Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

A. Internal intercostals
B. External intercostals
C. Diaphragm
D. Stylohyoid
E. Hyoglossus


C. Diaphragm

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A. sebaceous glands. B. the hypodermis. C. nail beds. D. hair follicles.

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Which is not characteristic of cross bridges?

a. they are a component of thin filaments. b. they are comprised of myosin. c. they have an actin binding site. d. they have an ATPase binding site. e. they provide power stroking.

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In a negative feedback loop, a change from a set point _____.

helps to maintain homeostasis occurs in all negative feedback mechanisms can be the result of positive feedback mechanisms never occurs in the body

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You would normally expect to find ____________________ in the outer layer of skin.

A) simple squamous epithelium B) simple cuboidal epithelium C) stratified squamous epithelium D) transitional epithelium E) simple columnar epithelium

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