Afferent fibers from muscle spindle stretch receptors in a muscle make excitatory synaptic contact with motor neurons that innervate the extrafusal fibers of the same muscle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Steroid hormones exert their action by ________.

A) entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene B) finding an appropriate cell receptor and initiating cAMP activity C) stimulating the synthesis of a glycogen D) increasing blood pressure

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___________ is the gas that occasionally passes from the anus, and it is derived from swallowed air and gas produced by bacterial fermentation in the colon

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior arm and forearm?

A. Musculocutaneous B. Radial C. Ulnar D. Median E. Brachial

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