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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Oxygen debt in muscles may develop because of
A. the inability of myoglobin molecules to store enough oxygen when skeletal muscles are used strenuously for a minute or two. B. too much oxygen used in forming pyruvic acid when skeletal muscles are contracted strenuously for a minute or two. C. the inability of respiratory and circulatory systems to supply enough oxygen to skeletal muscles when used strenuously for a minute or two. D. too high a concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere.
Lesions in which structure(s) of the brain produce dyskinesias?
A. Thalamus B. Basal nuclei C. Cerebellum D. Primary motor cortex E. Hypothalamus
The largest foramen in the body is the ________ foramen
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Of the following urinary system organs, major homeostatic functions are performed by the ________
A) urethra B) ureters C) urinary bladder D) kidneys