Jane is 20 and lately, her head is continuously turned to one side due to an abnormal contraction of her left sternocleidomastoid muscle. Is this a common condition in adults?

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33. Jane is 20 and lately, her head is continuously turned to one side due to an
abnormal contraction of her left sternocleidomastoid muscle. Is this a
common condition in adults?
Transcribed Image Text:33. Jane is 20 and lately, her head is continuously turned to one side due to an abnormal contraction of her left sternocleidomastoid muscle. Is this a common condition in adults?
38. Gregor, who works at a pesticide factory, comes to the clinic complaining of
muscle spasms that interfere with his movement and breathing. A blood test
shows that he has been contaminated with organophosphate pesticide, which
is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. How would you explain to Gregor what
this means?
Transcribed Image Text:38. Gregor, who works at a pesticide factory, comes to the clinic complaining of muscle spasms that interfere with his movement and breathing. A blood test shows that he has been contaminated with organophosphate pesticide, which is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. How would you explain to Gregor what this means?
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