Which erectile tissue is present in the penis but absent from the clitoris?

A. Corpus albicans
B. Tunica albuginea
C. Corpus spongiosum
D. Corpus cavernosum
E. Corpus luteum


C. Corpus spongiosum

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A) strong muscular padding. B) tough capsule. C) almost complete bony socket. D) supporting ligaments. E) All of the answers are correct.

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

1. When a muscle fiber contracts, the I bands diminish in size, the H zones disappear, and the A bands move closer together but do not diminish in length. 2. Contractures are a result of a total lack of ATP. 3. The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional classification of joints. 4. All joints permit some degree of movement, even if very slight. 5. Hinge joints permit movement in only two planes.

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How might a high-protein diet cause metabolic acidosis?

A) loss of phosphate B) loss of bicarbonate C) production of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid D) direct production of hydrogen ions E) loss of hydrogen ions

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What is the innermost lining of the heart wall referred to as?

A. Visceral layer of the serous pericardium B. Epicardium C. Parietal layer of the serous pericardium D. Myocardium E. Endocardium

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