The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.

A) tend to run parallel to one another
B) are also called collateral ligaments
C) prevent hyperextension of the knee
D) assist in defining the range of motion of the leg


C) prevent hyperextension of the knee

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Which of these events occurs when a person steps on a tack with the right foot?

A) The right foot is pulled away from the tack because of the Golgi tendon reflex. B) The left leg is extended to support the body because of the stretch reflex. C) The flexor muscles of the right thigh contract, and the extensor muscles of the right thigh relax because of reciprocal innervation. D) Extensor muscles contract in both thighs because of the crossed extensor reflex.

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Taste buds are not found ________.

A) in fungiform papillae B) in filiform papillae C) in circumvallate papillae D) lining the buccal cavity

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The brain waves most closely associated with mental activity are

A) theta waves. B) alpha waves. C) beta waves. D) delta waves.

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In this court case, the court ruled that individuals who bring suit against a company do not have to prove that the company's employment test was unfair; rather, the company has to prove its test is fair.

A. Griggs v. Duke Power Company B. Albemarle v. Moody C. Bakke v. University of California D. Gratz v. Bollinger

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