In which of the following situations is maximal stability desirable?

A. a swimmer's starting position on the blocks before a race
B. a Sumo wrestler's crouched defensive stance
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B


B. a Sumo wrestler's crouched defensive stance

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. cardiac output decreases b. acetylcholine is released from neuron. c. norepinephrine is released onto the SA node and myocardium d. Ca2+ channels open in greater numbers e. both (c) and (d) above.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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