The muscle tendons that merge to form the Achilles tendon are the gastrocnemius and plantaris.

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


False

Rationale: The muscle tendons that merge to form the Achilles tendon are the gastrocnemius and soleus.

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A synapse is a junction between two nodes of Ranvier.

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

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Identify the phase of cell division in which the nuclear envelope disappears and the chromatids become attached to the spindle fibers.

A) anaphase B) prophase C) interphase D) telophase E) metaphase

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The presence of protein in the urine is called __________.

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

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What muscle of the hand extends the index finger only?

A. Extensor digiti minimi B. Extensor pollicis brevis C. Extensor indicis D. Extensor digitorum

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