a muscle that holds a bone steady during an action is called a ____________________.

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


fixator

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Which of the following is NOT a bodily function controlled by nerve impulses?

A. Problem solving and other higher mental functions B. Responses to various stimuli C. Generation of thought processes D. Muscle contraction E. All of these are functions controlled by nerve impulses.

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Which of the following hormones is/are water soluble and therefore bind(s) to extracellular receptors?

A) insulin B) epinephrine C) cortisol D) calcitriol E) insulin and epinephrine

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The majority of the testis is comprised of ________.

A. seminiferous tubules B. Leydig cells C. interstitial cells D. Sertoli cells

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Which of the following is not true of ATP?

a. It contains adenosine. b. It contains phosphate groups. c. It contains three high-energy bonds. d. All of the above are true of ATP.

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