During skeletal muscle contraction, the distance between the Z lines of a sarcomere decreases because of shortening of the thick and thin filaments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


FALSE

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Each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance except one. Identify the exception.

A) increased sympathetic stimulation B) factors that cause increased hematocrit C) vasodilation D) elevated levels of epinephrine E) irregularities in the vessel walls caused by plaques

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The inferior portion of the sternum is the ________ process.

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

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The fact that cone cells exhibit less neuronal convergence than rod cells explains which of the following?

A. Rod cells cannot distinguish different colors from each other. B. Rod cells do not function in bright light. C. No images are perceived within the optic disc. D. Cone cells are responsible for high resolution images, but require bright light to function. E. Cone cells do not see in black and white.

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This tissue can look like the hexagonal tiles of a bathroom floor. It also forms the air sacs of the lungs

A) hyaline cartilage B) adipose connective tissue C) simple squamous epithelium D) stratified squamous epithelium

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