In general, a muscle's resting length is its optimal length for force generation

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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The larynx is supported by nine pieces of cartilage. Which cartilages occur in pairs?

A.   Thyroid and corniculate B.   Corniculate and cricoid C.   Cricoid, corniculate, and arytenoid D.   Corniculate, cuneiform, and arytenoid E.   Arytenoid and epiglottis

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Central organ of the lymphatic system is:

(a) tonsils (b) thymus (c) spleen (d) lymph nodes

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A person with a lesion in the brain exhibited the following manifestations: normal tension in skeletal muscle, disturbed fine motor control, exhibited tremors when reaching for objects. What part of the brain is most likely damaged?

A. the prefrontal lobe B. the frontal lobe C. the basal ganglia D. the pyramids E. the cerebellum

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Where within a contracting muscle is ATP split?

A. On troponin B. Within a T tubule C. On a myosin head D. In a mitochondrion

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