When the distal end of a limb makes a circular motion while the proximal end of the limb stays stationary, such that the entire limb's movement defines an imaginary cone shape, the motion is known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


circumduction

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. activates G proteins. b. results in cAMP production. c. opens sodium channels. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. all of these answers.

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A. Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers B. Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers C. Sympathetic postganglionic fibers D. Sympathetic preganglionic fibers

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