Measurement of arterial pressure using a sphygmomanometer is possible because turbulent blood flow that occurs as arterial pressure overcomes a partially occluded artery and can be heard by a stethoscope placed just over the artery

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All of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands except that it

A) is more than 99 percent water. B) contains electrolytes and waste products. C) helps cool the body when it evaporates. D) helps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin. E) produces the body odor characteristic of "sweating."

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By varying the number of ________ activated at any one time, the nervous system provides precise control over the pull exerted by the muscle.

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

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The chemical formation of ATP is coupled to a diffusion force in __________

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

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How many principle axes are there for the human body?

A. one B. two C. three D. four

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