The common name for the patella is the
A) forehead.
B) knee.
C) heel.
D) palm of the hand.
E) chin.
B
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The micturition reflex results in
A. vigorous contraction of the smooth muscle of the large intestine and relaxation of anal sphincters. B. contraction of smooth muscle in the bladder and relaxation of urinary sphincters. C. a decrease in blood pressure due to a slowing of heart rate. D. retention of urine and feces by relaxing some muscles and contracting others.
Red blood cell production increases when
A) oxygen levels in the blood increase. B) oxygen levels in the blood decrease. C) protein levels in the blood increase. D) carbon dioxide levels in the blood decrease. E) carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase.
Elevated plasma aldolase could be indicative of muscular dystrophy. What could explain this finding?
A. Myocardial cells are rich in aldolase, and when damaged, release it into the plasma. B. When muscle tissue is destroyed, it releases the enzymes present in the muscle cells into the blood. C. Certain genetic diseases are associated with increased production of enzymes, in this case, aldolase. D. The body is increasing production of aldolase to make more substrates available for muscular energy.
What is the purpose of goblet cells found in columnar epithelium?
A. Secrete digestive enzymes B. Secrete water C. Secrete mucus D. All apply.