The rapid skeletal muscle contractions that produce shaking in response to reduced body temperature is called ______.

a. hypertrophy
b. shivering
c. atrophy
d. fatigue resistance


Ans: b. shivering

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Lesions in which structure(s) of the brain produce dyskinesias?

A. Thalamus B. Basal nuclei C. Cerebellum D. Primary motor cortex E. Hypothalamus

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The largest foramen in the body is the ________ foramen

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Of the following urinary system organs, major homeostatic functions are performed by the ________

A) urethra B) ureters C) urinary bladder D) kidneys

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