Which fibers dominate many of the back and calf muscles that contract almost continually to maintain posture?

A. Fast
B. Intermediate
C. Slow


Answer: C

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When a skeletal muscle contracts to cause a given movement, the more movable end of attachment of the muscle is called its ________.

A. fixator B. antagonist C. origin D. synergist E. insertion

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A condition of reduced bone mineral density that predisposes the individual to fractures is called ___________________. ________________________________________

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

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Functions of merocrine sweat glands include which combination of the following?

(1) lubricating the skin (2) thermoregulation (3) inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin (4) excretion of water, electrolytes, and some drugs A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2 C) 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4 E) 1, 3

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