In comparison to skeletal muscle, smooth muscle cells function over a ________ range of muscle lengths and exhibit a speed of contraction that is ________ than skeletal muscle.

What will be an ideal response?


wider, slower

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A cell that is required to make large amounts of secretory proteins would be abundant in rough endoplasmic reticulum.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In Kartagener syndrome, the protein dynein is not produced. Which of the following would result?

A. Ribosomes would be unable to produce functional proteins. B. Mitochondria could no longer produce ATP. C. Cell plasma membranes would become rigid, tear, and leak calcium into the surrounding tissues. D. A male would be infertile due to non-motile sperm.

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Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for motor initiation?

What will be an ideal response?

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The abdominal cavity is lined with ________.

A. the omental bursa B. superficial fascia C. mesenteries D. the greater omentum E. parietal peritoneum

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