What term describes a sustained muscle contraction?

A. Tetanus
B. Tetani
C. Tetany
D. Twitch


Answer: C

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A visceral motor neuron whose cell body is within the CNS is called a(n)________ neuron

A) upper motor B) lower motor C) preganglionic D) postganglionic E) somatomotor

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.



1 Label A: ______________________________
2 Label B: ______________________________
3 Label C: ______________________________
4 Label D: ______________________________
5 Label E: ______________________________
6 Label F: ______________________________
7 Label G: ______________________________
8 Label H: ______________________________
9 Label I: ______________________________
10 Label J: ______________________________
11 Label K: ______________________________

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The number of sperm cells ejaculated at one time is about:

a. 100,000–200,000 b. 300 million–500 million c. 1 million–3 million d. 3 million–5 million

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Which is NOT characteristic of a mature ovarian follicle?

A. Granulosa cells secrete estradiol B. Has a fluid-filled antrum C. The oocyte has completed meiosis II D. Contains a secondary oocyte

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