Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The aorta is the body's largest artery.
2. Diastole is the period of the heart's contraction.
3. Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
4. The peripheral arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood.
5. Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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1. Gastric bypass surgery limits the volume of food consumed to one-half to 1 ounce. 2. Gastric bypass surgery is done by surgically restructuring the upper portion of the stomach. 3. Gastric bypass surgery usually results in gradual weight loss over a long period of time. 4. Gastric bypass surgery does not involve any complications or surgical risks. 5. Gastric bypass surgery alters the ability of the stomach and small bowel to absorb calories and nutrients.
Which of the following physiologic principles would be considered a function of the somatic nervous system?
A) The act of typing a report using a computer keyboard B) Withdrawing the hand after touching a hot surface C) The patellar reflex "knee jerk" activated by tapping the patellar tendon abdominal viscera D) The beginning of depolarization in the cardiac conduction of impulses
When performing a frozen section, pathologists take their time to determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following sets of terms describes fast-twitch type IIx fibers?
A) contract quickly/fatigue-resistant/red/generate great force B) contract slowly/fatigue quickly/pale/aerobic ATP production C) contract quickly/fatigue quickly/white/anaerobic ATP production D) contract slowly/fatigue-resistant/dark red/aerobic ATP production