As a result of the long refractory period in the contractile cell, cardiac muscle can NOT exhibit:

A) oxygen debt. B) tetany. C) treppe. D) fatigue.


Answer: B

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Lisa is on a low-cholesterol diet. She ingests almost no dietary cholesterol. When she goes into her doctor's office for a blood test, we expect her plasma cholesterol concentration to be almost zero as well.

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

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When the potential of a cell membrane becomes less negative, or gains more positive charges, the term __________ is applied

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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Which of the following is true regarding epiphyseal plate injuries?

A. These injuries can terminate longitudinal bone growth. B. These injuries can result from acute trauma. C. These injuries can result from repetitive loading of a low magnitude. D. both A and B E. all of the above

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