An inability of the blood to clot could indicate a lack of:

a. erythrocytes
b. leukocytes
c. platelets
d. monocytes


Answer: c. platelets

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The name given to the repeating functional units that cause striations in a skeletal muscle myofibril is "sarcomere."

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

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This is the outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle

a) tendon b) ligament c) endomysium d) epimysium e) perimysium

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Normally, an adult at rest should have respirations that:

A) are 20 to 24 breaths/min with adequate chest rise. B) follow a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation. C) have a slightly reduced tidal volume and normal rate. D) are adequate to sustain a heart rate of 80 beats/min.

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During moderate activity, which of the following is true regarding muscle metabolism?

A) The ATP produced is used to build energy reserves of ATP and glycogen. B) Most ATP is produced through glycolysis, with lactate and hydrogen ions as byproducts. C) Glucose and fatty acids are catabolized. D) Mitochondrial activity provides about one-third of the ATP consumed. E) Mitochondria are not involved.

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