A person has gone for an appointment to receive a deep-tissue therapeutic massage. Which of the following receptors would be stimulated by the massage?
A) free nerve ending
B) Lamellae corpuscle
C) Tendon organ
D. Bulbous corpuscle
Answer: B) Lamellae corpuscle
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A) increased rate and decreased force of contraction. B) decreased rate and decreased force of contraction. C) decreased rate and increased force of contraction. D) increased rate and increased force of contraction.
In the adult ovary, more than 90% of the follicles are found as ________.
A. Primary follicles B. Tertiary follicles C. Graafian follicles D. Secondary follicles E. Primordial follicles
The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?
A) a loose Achilles tendon B) weak tarsometatarsal joints C) weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals D) weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals
Which blood component is NOT correctly matched with its function?
A. erythrocytes - transport oxygen B. leukocytes - protect against disease C. platelets - phagocytize bacteria D. plasma proteins - maintain blood osmotic pressure; involved in clotting E. monocytes - become macrophages