What type of muscle assists an agonist by causing a like movement or by stabilizing a joint over which an agonist acts?


A) an antagonist
B) a prime mover
C) a synergist
D) an agonist


C) a synergist

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Which of the following glands is directly controlled by hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

a) Posterior pituitary gland b) Anterior pituitary gland c) Thymus gland d) Pancreas e) Pineal gland

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The greater the load, the lower the velocity at which the muscle fiber shortens

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A brush border of microvilli is foundĀ in ________ epithelium, which can beĀ found in the ________.

A. simple columnar; small intestine B. stratified squamous; esophagus C. simple cuboidal; esophagus D. pseudostratified; nasal cavity E. stratified squamous; anal canal

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In clonal selection of B cells, which substance is responsible for determining which cells will eventually become cloned?

A) antigen B) interferon C) antibody D) complement

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