The hormone calcitonin is produced by the __________ cells of the thyroid.
What will be an ideal response?
parafollicular
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The cuboid articulates with the anterior calcaneus.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The universal energy currency in cells is
a. ATP. b. glucose. c. glycogen. d. insulin. e. myosin.
Intercalated disks are capable of doing which of the following?
A) allow for re-growth of damaged muscle cells B) pass the resting potential to other cardiac cells C) pass electrical stimulation to other cardiac cells D) allow for cardiac tissue to expand and contract properly
Three discrete types of muscle fibers are identified on the basis of their fuel supply, oxygen supply, and tension. Which of the following athletic endeavors best represents the use of slow-twitch fibers?
A. Mountain climbing B. A high jump C. Swinging a baseball bat D. Lifting weights