When a muscle contracts, there may be another muscle that contracts along with it. Which of the following terms describes that type of muscle?
A) origin
B) insertion
C) antagonist
D) synergist
Answer: D) synergist
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Which of the following is NOT true of the photopupillary reflex?
A. It occurs when a person suddenly enters an area with brighter lighting conditions. B. It involves contraction of the circular muscles of the iris. C. The response is controlled by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. D. The response is a decrease in the size of the pupil. E. All of these are true of the photopupillary reflex.
The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Erythropoietin appears in the plasma when peripheral tissues, especially the kidneys, are exposed to __________.
a. extremes of temperature b. low oxygen concentrations c. high urine volumes d. excessive amounts of radiation