Which of these factors would cause a decrease in cardiac output?

a) increased venous return
b) clinical depression
c) increased body temperature
d) decreased blood pH
e) increased epinephrine secretion


Answer: b) clinical depression

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The names of muscles often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term levator mean?

A) The muscle flexes and rotates a region. B) The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint. C) The muscle elevates and/or adducts a region. D) The muscle functions as a synergist.

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The ____________ is the fibrous outer layer of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the ________

A) thyroid gland B) hypothalamus C) anterior pituitary D) posterior pituitary

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