The act of bending or decreasing the angle between bones is called ____

a. extension
b. distension
c. flexion
d. hyperextension


Answer : c flexion

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A rise in cortisol would cause an increase in each of the following except

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