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The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cufflike arrangement around the _____ joint. shoulder
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? ball and socket
In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint? all joints are moveable
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the: shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones.
The type of movement that occurs when the head is dropped to the shoulder, then to the chest, to the other shoulder, and toward the back is: circumduction
A term commonly used as a synonym for action potential is depolarization
Serotonin is an example of a(n): amine neurotransmitter.
Which of the following is not one of the main chemical classes of neurotransmitters? Triglycerides
A slight shift away from the resting membrane potentials in a specific region of the plasma membrane is called a _____ potential. local
Compared with the outside of the neuron, the inside has a(n) ____ charge. negative
Sympathetic responses generally have widespread effects on the body because: preganglionic fibers synapse with several postsynaptic fibers.
The cerebellum performs all of the following functions except: controls cardiac function.
What is the difference between a somatic reflex and an autonomic reflex? A somatic reflex is caused by contraction of smooth or cardiac muscles, whereas an autonomic reflex consists of the secretions of glands.
Normal infants will show the Babinski reflex up to the age of _____ years. 1.5-2
When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called: permissiveness
When you are looking at a large green field, which cones would be sending the green wavelength to the brain? M
The type of cells that secrete ACTH are: corticotrophs
Which of the following is a function of glucagon? Tends to increase blood glucose concentrations
Dynamic equilibrium depends on the functioning of the crista ampullaris.
Visceroceptors are located in which of the following? internal organs
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