Which muscle protrudes the tongue, allowing you to lick an ice cream cone?

A. Geniohyoid
B. Hyoglossus
C. Genioglossus
D. Styloglossus


Answer: C. Genioglossus

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Which of the following attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall?

A. Transverse mesocolon B. Greater omentum C. Round ligament D. Falciform ligament E. Lesser omentum

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Tetanus of a muscle is thought to be caused by

A. the rapid movement of Na+ back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum. B. high Ca2+ concentrations in the sarcoplasm. C. decreased amounts of Ca2+ in muscle tissue. D. increased temperature in the active muscle. E. an increase in stimulus strength.

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Given the typical pronunciation, which one of the following words has two unchecked syllables?

i) away j) captain k) balloon l) upset

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The thick ascending limb of the nephron loop actively pumps what substances into the peritubular fluid?

A) water B) sodium and chloride ions C) potassium ions D) sodium and potassium ions E) sodium and hydrogen ions

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