The contraction of the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles can have secondary effects on the shoulder, but the primary action is on the ________ joint.

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


elbow

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a. true b. false

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Wetting the oral mucosa and stretching the digestive tract will cause ________ in thirst sensations.

A. a temporary interruption B. a tremendous increase C. an increase in blood osmolarity and a decrease D. an increase in blood osmolarity and an increase

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The section of the vertebral column that contains the most vertebrae is the:

a. cervical section b. thoracic section c. lumbar section d. sacrum section

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