A contraction in which the muscle does not shorten but its tension increases is called isometric contraction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The central nervous system (CNS) includes the

A) brain. B) nerves and muscles. C) spinal cord. D) brain and spinal cord. E) nerves.

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Glandular tissue is a type of ____________ tissue that secretes substances into ____________ or body fluids.

a. parahelium, veins b. endothelium, ducts c. epithelium, ducts d. none of the above

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Skin covering the ________ has sweat glands but no hair follicles or sebaceous glands

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