A Synergist Muscle Can Do All of the Following Except

question 73

Multiple Choice

A synergist muscle can do all of the following except

• A) add extra force to a movement.
• B) hold a bone in place to create a stable base for the prime mover.
• C) prevent inappropriate extra movements that might otherwise be produced.
• D) reverse a particular movement caused by the prime mover.

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Definitions:

Baroreceptors

Specialized nerve endings located in the walls of blood vessels that sense changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and other responses typically associated with the "fight or flight" response.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels and constitutes one of the principal vital signs.

Oxygen Demand

A measure of the amount of oxygen required to oxidize organic and inorganic materials in water, used as an indicator of water quality.