Because the arteries have large radii, they serve as excellent rapid-transit passageways for blood. Their second function, related to their elasticity, is to act as a(n) ____ for maintaining blood flow during diastole
a. cardiac reserve
b. venous reserve
c. arterial capacitance
d. lymphatic reserve
e. pressure reservoir
E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Can a skeletal muscle contract without shortening? Why or why not?
A) No, because muscles contract only when the muscle tension exceeds the load. B) No, because muscles contract only when the muscle tension is less than the load. C) Yes, because muscles can still contract during an isometric contraction when the muscle tension is equal to the load. D) Yes, because muscles can still contract during an isotonic contraction when the tension is at a constant level. E) No, because muscles can only generate tension while shortening, never during lengthening.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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