What happens during an Eccentric contraction?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: As the Agonist muscle contracts it lengthens to pull the origin and insertion further apart; results in the joint angle changing in the direction of the resistance or external force.

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Which of the following cells produce renin?

A. Macula densa B. Intercalated cells C. Mesangial cells D. Juxtaglomerular cells E. Principal cells

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Canaliculi are found in this type of bone tissue.

A. Spongy bone B. Compact bone C. Both "spongy bone" and "compact bone" are correct.

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Blood consists of cells and a ground substance made of formed elements.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The _______ suture is the articulation between the occipital bone and both parietal bones

A.   lambdoid B.   coronal C.   sagittal D.   squamous E.   frontal

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