The strength and rate of contraction of the heart can be influenced by the autonomic nervous system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the
A) tensor fasciae latae. B) piriformis. C) gluteus minimus. D) gluteus medius. E) gluteus maximus.
Which of the following is a function of the seminal fluid?
A) activation of spermatozoa B) production of sperm C) buffering the urethra and vagina D) providing the nutrient needed for sperm motility E) None of the answers are correct.
Skeletal muscle fibers
A. can contract but are not extensible or excitable. B. increase dramatically in number after birth. C. are found in the walls of the stomach. D. possess striations. E. do not require nerve innervation to contract.
Explain why eating a salty meal causes mild tissue edema. In your answer, include information about the hydrostatic and osmotic forces that act on the capillaries and explain how these forces change after a salty meal compared to before.
What will be an ideal response?