Define the following terms:
What will be an ideal response?
a. the insertion of a skeletal muscle—the attachment of the end of the muscle that usually moves.
b. the origin of a skeletal muscle—the attachment of the end of the muscle that usually remains stationary.
c. the action of a skeletal muscle—a description of the movement produce
d.
d. isometric contraction —muscle increases in tone or tension, but doesn't shorten.
e. isotonic contraction —muscle shortens, but doesn't increase in ton
e.
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A. meiotic; an increase B. meiotic; no change C. meiotic; a decrease D. mitotic; no change E. mitotic; an increase
Mucous membranes
A) line body cavities that communicate with the exterior. B) line body cavities that communicate with the exterior and keep them moist. C) warm epithelial surfaces. D) keep epithelial surfaces moist. E) None of the answers are correct.
Which of the following major events of prenatal development happens first?
A. Bone calcification begins. B. Meconium accumulates in the intestines. C. The body is covered with lanugo. D. The central nervous system begins to form. E. The eyes are fully open.
To settle a bet, you need to measure the length of your lower limb (head of femur to distal condyle of tibia). What landmarks would you use to make the measurement?
What will be an ideal response?