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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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

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Muscle tissue has the ability to shorten when adequately stimulated, a characteristic known as ________

A) elasticity B) irritability C) contractility D) extensibility

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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

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