× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
5
k
4
c
4
M
3
t
3
i
3
B
3
k
3
m
3
c
3
o
3
l
3
New Topic  
barry barry
wrote...
Posts: 11630
12 years ago
Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innervating his quadriceps. Even though he has had extensive physical therapy, he is still suffering muscle atrophy. Why is the therapy not working?
Read 2971 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
Educator
12 years ago
In denervation atrophy, fibrous connective tissue replaces the muscle tissue that was lost. When atrophy is complete, fibrous tissue cannot be reversed to muscle tissue.
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  793 People Browsing
Related Images
  
 335
  
 1028
  
 713
Your Opinion
What's your favorite funny biology word?
Votes: 336