When the pH rises above 7.45, a state of ________ exists.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
alkalosis
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A) the length B) the shape C) the number of neurons innervating it D) the total number of muscle cells available for contraction
In response to rising blood calcium levels, the parafollicular cells of the thyroid will secrete which hormone?
What will be an ideal response?
After entering the right atrium, the furthest a red blood cell can travel is the ________
A) superior vena cava B) left atrium C) ascending aorta D) pulmonary trunk E) right ventricle
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In order for the necessary bridges to form, potassium must be released from the endoplasmic reticulum. 2. In the sliding filament model of muscle contraction, bridges are formed between the myosin and actin. 3. Energy for muscle contraction is provided when ATP is broken down. 4. In order for movement to take place, when the prime mover contracts, the synergist must relax. 5. In order for movement to take place, the antagonists must do the opposite of the prime mover.