Hypothetically, if a muscle were stretched to the point where thick and thin filaments no longer overlapped, ________.
A) cross bridge attachment would be optimum because of all the free binding sites on actin
B) no muscle tension could be generated
C) maximum force production would result because the muscle has a maximum range of travel
D) ATP consumption would increase because the sarcomere is "trying" to contract
B) no muscle tension could be generated
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the
A) stratum corneum. B) stratum basale. C) papillary layer. D) basal lamina. E) stratum granulosum.
Blood pressure is lowest in the
A) arteries. B) arterioles. C) capillaries. D) venules. E) veins.
The loose connective tissue component of a mucous membrane is called
A) reticular tissue.
B) the basal lamina.
C) the lamina propria.
D) dense irregular connective tissue.
E) adipose tissue.