An abnormal shortening of a muscle that is not stimulated by the nervous system is called ________.

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


contracture

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fluid shifts?

A) Nonelectrolytes are the controlling factor in directing fluid shifts. B) Electrolytes are not as important as proteins in regulating fluid shifts in the body. C) Electrolytes have greater osmotic power than nonelectrolytes and therefore have the greatest ability to cause fluid shifts. D) There are always more positive electrolytes than negative in a solution; it is therefore impossible to follow fluid shifts.

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The ________ is a synergist of the latissimus dorsi; it extends, medially rotates, and adducts the humerus

A) supraspinatus B) teres minor C) infraspinatus D) teres major

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Each hemoglobin molecule is able to transport ________ molecule(s) of oxygen.

a. one. b. two. c. three. d. four

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The right and left hemispheres remain in constant communication primarily through commissures in the

A. pituitary. B. corpus callosum. C. medulla oblongata. D. hypothalamus. E. pons.

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