Which fibers fatigue sooner?

A) fast-twitch fibers
B) slow-twitch fibers


A) fast-twitch fibers

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1. hypercortisolism 2. hyperthyroidism 3. involves endocrine stimulation by antibodies 4. Some symptoms mimic diabetes mellitus. 5. associated with overactive osteoclasts 6. Calcitonin may be an appropriate treatment. 7. may be an autoimmune disease 8. may result from adrenal tumor 9. may result from a pituitary tumor

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Which of the following originates from the cartilages of ribs 2-6, the sternal body, and the clavicle?

A) teres minor B) supraspinatus C) pectoralis major D) teres major E) subscapularis

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Tony is a chronic alcoholic with cirrhosis of the liver, a condition in which liver cells die and are replaced by connective tissue. Which of the following signs would you not expect to observe in Tony?

A) increased clotting time B) jaundice C) portal hypertension and ascites D) decrease in plasma protein production E) impaired erythropoiesis

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The refractory period:

1.prevents the retrograde propagation of Action Potentials along the neuronal membrane 2.prevents the retrograde propagation of Graded Potentials along the neuronal membrane 3.results from actions of the Na+/K+ pump 4.Both 1 and 3 are correct. 5.All of these are correct.

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