Which muscle is the prime mover for the "up" part of a sit-up?

A. Serratus posterior
B. Erector spinae
C. Trapezius
D. Rectus abdominis
E. Rectus femoris


D. Rectus abdominis

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A. Infundibulum B. Thalamus C. Epithalamus D. Cerebellum E. Hypothalamus

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Nerve tracts other than the corticospinal tracts that transmit impulses into the spinal cord

are called extrapyramidal tracts. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels are low ________

A) nearly all of the filtered water is reabsorbed
B) a small volume of concentrated urine is excreted
C) most of the water reaching the collecting ducts is not reabsorbed
D) aquaporins are inserted into the principal cell apical membranes

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Poisoning that disables the Na+/K+ pump would ________.

A. increase cellular permeability to K+ B. generate a more negative membrane potential C. increase cellular permeability to Na+ D. inhibit secondary active transport

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