Which muscle extends the elbow during the action of push-ups?

A) deltoid
B) trapezius
C) brachialis
D) triceps brachii
E) biceps brachii


D) triceps brachii

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

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What does the enzyme renin do?

a) it converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II b) it converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I

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The posterior lobe of the pituitary is also known as the

A) hypothalamus. B) infundibulum. C) median eminence. D) adenohypophysis. E) neurohypophysis.

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The actual receptors for hearing are called:

A. baroreceptors. B. nociceptors. C. hair cells. D. Pacinian corpuscles. E. somatic receptors.

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