The end of the muscle attached to the more stationary part of the skeleton is called the ____________________, and the end attached to the skeletal part that moves is the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


origin; insertion

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Damage to the substantia nigra causes a decrease in the neurotransmitter dopamine. This causes a gradual, generalized increase in muscle tone, which is the main symptom of

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What might account for a soldier experiencing syncope after standing at attention for a long period of time?

A) Increased heart rate B) Increased respiratory rate C) Vasoconstriction D) Venous pooling

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