The acute breakdown of muscle fibers in crushing injury is called:
A) myoglobinemia.
B) sarcoidosis.
C) rouleaux formation.
D) rhabdomyolysis.

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Rhabdomyolysis is the acute breakdown of muscle fibers that can occur in crushing injuries, causing the release of myoglobin into the bloodstream. Choice A (myoglobinemia) is related to the release of myoglobin but not specific to crushing injuries. Choice B (sarcoidosis) is not related to muscle breakdown or crushing injuries. Choice C (rouleaux formation) is a phenomenon where red blood cells stack on top of each other, which is not related to muscle breakdown.

The Acute Breakdown of Muscle Fibers in Crushing Injury Is