When a tendon is loaded by tension, the wavy, collagenous fibers retain their original shape, and when the tension is released, the collagen straightens in the direction of the load.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
When a tendon is loaded by tension, the wavy, collagenous fibers straighten in the direction of the load; when the tension is released, the collagen returns to its original shape.
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A) True B) False Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
_____ is a deviation from normal structure or function in the body that interrupts or modifies the performance of vital functions
A) Disease B) Health C) Homeostasis D) Pathology
Insertion of a narrow, flexible tube, called a catheter, through a coronary vessel into the heart is called: __________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding nutrition and academic achievement?
A. Iron deficiency has been linked to shortened attention span, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. B. There is little association between cognitive functioning and diets lacking essential nutrients. C. There is little association between academic performance and an iron deficient diet. D. Higher levels of hyperactivity and tardiness are associated with children participating in the school breakfast program.