A concentric contraction is
A. the contracting muscle that initiates movement.
B. the opposing (relaxing) muscle during muscle contraction.
C. a muscle that contracts and shortens as a weight is lifted.
D. a muscle that contracts and lengthens as a weight is lowered.
C. a muscle that contracts and shortens as a weight is lifted.
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a. The drug azithromycin is the distributed drug and is derived from Zithromax. b. The drug Zithromax is the brand name and azithromycin is the generic name. c. The drug azithromycin is the brand name and Zithromax is the generic name. d. The drug Zithromax is the distributed drug and is derived from azithromycin.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which male reproductive organ produces chemicals that aid sperm in fertilizing an ovum?
A) Prostate gland B) Cowper's glands C) Testes D) Epididymis
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