The gastrocnemius muscle is innervated by the __________.

A. plantar nerve
B. ulnar nerve
C. fibular nerve
D. tibial nerve


Answer: D. tibial nerve

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is responsible for the falling phase of an action potential?

a. opening of Na+ gates b. Na+-K+ pump restoring the ions to their original locations c. greatly increased permeability to Na+ d. Na+ efflux e. none of these

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Lipoproteins that carry mostly cholesterol to peripheral tissues are called

A) chylomicrons. B) very-low-density lipoproteins. C) micelles. D) low-density lipoproteins. E) high-density lipoproteins.

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The rectus abdominis is classified as a convergent muscle

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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