During the stress response, glucocorticoids assist in.
A) increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure.
B) maintaining normal cerebral function.
C) stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin.
D) preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine.
Answer: A) increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure.
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With increased age, skeletal muscles show
A. a tendency to fatigue less rapidly. B. an increase in muscle fiber diameter. C. a decrease in the number of myofibrils. D. no change in oxygen storage capability. E. increased glycogen reserves.
Compact bone
A. is located deep to spongy bone in the diaphysis. B. is composed of tubular units called osteons. C. has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae. D. is avascular. E. All of the choices are correct.
In addition to a need to acquire oxygen and to eliminate carbon dioxide, other responses such as emotional and ________ often affect the pace and depth of respiration.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The ________ femoris has two heads and is an antagonist of the rectus femoris.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).