Muscles that move the knee joint are collectively referred to as ________ muscles.

A. leg
B. knee
C. calf
D. thigh
E. hip


Answer: D

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In the systemic circuit, which of these best describes active hyperemia?

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The dura mater:

A) folds in to form the tentorium, a structure that separates the cerebral hemispheres from the cerebellum and brainstem. B) is the middle meningeal layer and is comprised of a delicate transparent membrane that is damaged easily by trauma. C) anatomically separates the cerebellum and the brainstem and contains vasculature that resembles a spider web. D) is the inner meningeal layer and is comprised of a thin, translucent, highly vascular membrane that adheres firmly directly to the surface of the brain.

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A) cellular level B) chemical level C) organ level D) organ system level E) tissue level

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