The most profound changes in thoracic volume can be accomplished by contraction of the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


diaphragm

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the subdivision or subdivisions of the popliteal artery?

a. femoral and deep femoral arteries b. great saphenous artery c. peroneal artery d. anterior and posterior tibial arteries

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The most common lipids in the body are

A. triglycerides, and they are used for energy storage in adipose.?B. glycoproteins, and they are used as backbones for cell membranes.?C. eicosanoids, and they are used as hormonal messengers.?D. steroids, and they are used as signaling molecules in inflammatory responses.?E. phospholipids, and they are used as key ingredients of bile salts.

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A single motor neuron with all the muscle cells it innervates is called a:

a. motor unit b. neuromuscular junction c. neurotransmitter d. both B and C above

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