Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called

A) lateralis.
B) transversus.
C) rectus.
D) obliquus.
E) medialis.


C

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What action would produce an IPSP on the postsynaptic membrane?

A. Influx of Na+ ions B. Opening of Cl- channels into the neuron C. Opening of Ca2+ channels into the neuron D. Outflow of K+ ions

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