Imagine an athlete jumping up to test her vertical leap. For such a jump, name the muscles acting as powerful agonists, synergists, and antagonists.
What will be an ideal response?
The quadriceps would be the prime agonist, with help (synergy) from the triceps surae muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). The hamstrings would be the main antagonist.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The medial concavity of the kidney is called the __________, which admits the renal nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and ureter.
A. medulla B. corpuscle C. cortex D. hilum E. capsule
A tendon that takes the shape of a broad sheet is called a(n) __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT true about angiotensin II?
A) stimulates thirst B) activates parasympathetic output C) is a potent vasoconstrictor D) increases cardiac output E) elevates blood pressure