Typically, the insertion of a muscle is distal to its ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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A.  throughout the axial and appendicular skeletons. B.  between all bones and teeth of the skull. C.  between certain bones of the skull. D.  only where a facial bone articulates with a cranial bone.

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Which of the following is not attributable to the immune defense system?

a. defends against pathogenic microorganisms. b. converts foreign chemicals into compounds that can be more readily eliminated in the urine. c. removes worn-out cells and tissue debris. d. identifies and destroys abnormal or mutant cells. e. can inappropriately induce allergic responses and autoimmune disease.

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The sympathetic nervous system

a. is always excitatory. b. innervates only tissues concerned with protecting the body against challenges from the outside environment. c. dominates in fight-or-fight situations. d. is part of the somatic nervous system. e. is part of the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system.

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A receptor cell initially develops a generator potential by the influx of potassium

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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