C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
calcitonin
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Which of the following responses is NOT caused by activation of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
a) Decreased heart rate b) Airway dilation c) Decreased pupil diameter d) Increased secretion of digestive juices e) Increased gastric motility
The sounds heard from a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope when measuring blood pressure are the same sounds as those heard when listening to heart valve closure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What term is used to describe a single, brief contraction and relaxation cycle in a muscle fiber?
A. Contraction phase B. Whole muscle contraction C. Power stroke D. Muscle twitch
Muscle tissue has the ability to shorten when adequately stimulated, a characteristic known as ________
A) elasticity B) irritability C) contractility D) extensibility