A muscle that contracts involuntarily, suddenly, and violently for a prolonged period of time is said to have ________.

A. ataxia
B. fibromyalgia
C. a cramp
D. a strain


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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The knee extensor muscles are all innervated by the ________ nerve.

A) tibial B) femoral C) common peroneal D) sciatic nerve E) obturator

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


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The _______ secretes triiodothyronine

A) adrenal gland B) parathyroid gland C) thyroid gland D) pancreas

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