The ability of stretched smooth muscle to rearrange its cross bridge attachments so that muscle tension decreases is called the __________ response (a two-word answer)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


stress relaxation

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When the stage moves to the right, the image moves to the __________.

a. right b. left c. bottom d. top

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The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" represent?

A. medial (tibial) collateral ligament (MCL) B. posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) C. anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) D. lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL) E. lateral meniscus

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Olfactory glands

A) house the sense of smell. B) regenerate to form new olfactory epithelium. C) react to aromatic molecules. D) coat the olfactory epithelium with a pigmented mucus. E) group as olfactory bulbs.

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