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What occurs when 40-50 stimuli per second are applied to a muscle fiber?
What occurs when 40-50 stimuli per second are applied to a muscle fiber?
The plasma membrane of a resting muscle fiber is most permeable to sodium ions.
The plasma membrane of a resting muscle fiber is most permeable to sodium ions.
False
What is the term for the decreased size of muscle fibers due to chronic muscle paralysis?
What is the term for the decreased size of muscle fibers due to chronic muscle paralysis?
Denervation atrophy
At rest, the membrane potential is closer to the equilibrium potential of ______.
At rest, the membrane potential is closer to the equilibrium potential of ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What does intramembranous ossification produce?
What does intramembranous ossification produce?
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Appositional growth can only occur until the age of 20.
Appositional growth can only occur until the age of 20.
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What are osteocytes responsible for in bone maintenance?
What are osteocytes responsible for in bone maintenance?
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When osteoblasts become enclosed in ________, they become cells called ____________.
When osteoblasts become enclosed in ________, they become cells called ____________.
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What type of epithelium is primarily involved in rapid diffusion or selective transport?
What type of epithelium is primarily involved in rapid diffusion or selective transport?
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Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium has dead, keratinized surface cells.
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium has dead, keratinized surface cells.
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Name one location where simple cuboidal epithelium can be found.
Name one location where simple cuboidal epithelium can be found.
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The type of epithelium found in the respiratory mucosa is __________.
The type of epithelium found in the respiratory mucosa is __________.
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Match the types of connective tissue with their primary characteristics:
Match the types of connective tissue with their primary characteristics:
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Which connective tissue is characterized by a fibrous appearance and limited flexibility?
Which connective tissue is characterized by a fibrous appearance and limited flexibility?
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Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body.
Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body.
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What is a key feature of transitional epithelium?
What is a key feature of transitional epithelium?
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_____________ is the connective tissue that provides flexibility and supports the shape of certain structures such as the external ear.
_____________ is the connective tissue that provides flexibility and supports the shape of certain structures such as the external ear.
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Which of these is the most common form of arthritis characterized by joint inflammation due to aging?
Which of these is the most common form of arthritis characterized by joint inflammation due to aging?
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Rigor mortis refers to the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain.
Rigor mortis refers to the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain.
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What term describes a knot-like swelling in a nerve where neuron cell bodies are concentrated?
What term describes a knot-like swelling in a nerve where neuron cell bodies are concentrated?
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The metacarpophalangeal joints are an example of __________ joints.
The metacarpophalangeal joints are an example of __________ joints.
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Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune attack on joint tissues?
Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune attack on joint tissues?
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A nerve is defined as a bundle of soma in the central nervous system.
A nerve is defined as a bundle of soma in the central nervous system.
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What is the common term for pain and inflammation of a joint?
What is the common term for pain and inflammation of a joint?
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Which of the following describes a bundle of axons in the central nervous system?
Which of the following describes a bundle of axons in the central nervous system?
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An enveloped cluster of neurosomas found in the brain is called a __________.
An enveloped cluster of neurosomas found in the brain is called a __________.
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Match the following types of joints with their descriptions:
Match the following types of joints with their descriptions:
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Which term refers to the cumulative effect of simultaneous PSPs on membrane potential?
Which term refers to the cumulative effect of simultaneous PSPs on membrane potential?
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Which term refers to the cumulative effect of successive PSPs over time on membrane potential?
Which term refers to the cumulative effect of successive PSPs over time on membrane potential?
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Divergence refers to fewer upstream targets than downstream targets.
Divergence refers to fewer upstream targets than downstream targets.
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What is the role of an inhibitory interneuron in synaptic transmission?
What is the role of an inhibitory interneuron in synaptic transmission?
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A local/graded potential generated in the postsynaptic neuron due to neurotransmitter release is called a _______.
A local/graded potential generated in the postsynaptic neuron due to neurotransmitter release is called a _______.
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What is the main characteristic of spatial summation?
What is the main characteristic of spatial summation?
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Facilitation decreases the synaptic transmission.
Facilitation decreases the synaptic transmission.
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Name a disease characterized by inflammation of joints due to autoimmune attack.
Name a disease characterized by inflammation of joints due to autoimmune attack.
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Convergence occurs when there are _______ downstream targets than upstream targets.
Convergence occurs when there are _______ downstream targets than upstream targets.
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What is the primary role of osteoblasts in bone formation?
What is the primary role of osteoblasts in bone formation?
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Endochondral ossification produces flat bones.
Endochondral ossification produces flat bones.
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What is the term for the thickening or widening of bones?
What is the term for the thickening or widening of bones?
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When osteogenic cells become enclosed in ________, they become _________.
When osteogenic cells become enclosed in ________, they become _________.
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What describes Wolff's law of bone?
What describes Wolff's law of bone?
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Match the following bone cells with their functions:
Match the following bone cells with their functions:
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Osteocytes are capable of mineral deposition.
Osteocytes are capable of mineral deposition.
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This quiz covers key concepts in muscle physiology and bone development, focusing on muscle fiber responses, membrane potentials, and ossification processes. Test your knowledge on how muscles react to stimuli and the biological processes involved in bone maintenance and growth.
