Chemicals known as ________ are fever-producing cytokines that are part of the normal immune response.

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


pyrogens

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One turn of the citric acid cycle results in the formation of

A. 2 pyruvates and 2 ATP. B. 2 citrates, 4 ATP, and 3 FADH2. C. 1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 FADH2. D. 2 ATP, 2 NADH+, and 3 FADH.

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Nerves and blood vessels that service the muscle fibers are located in the connective tissues of the

A) endomysium. B) perimysium. C) sarcolemma. D) sarcomere. E) myofibrils.

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The anconeus works with the triceps brachii to

A. supinate the forearm. B. extend the forearm. C. pronate the forearm. D. flex the forearm. E. rotate the forearm.

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The most prevalent of skeletal muscle fibers in the body are _____ fibers

A.   slow-twitch B.   fast-twitch C.  intermediate

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