A Muscle That Causes Any Type of Movement in a Joint

question 23

Multiple Choice

A muscle that causes any type of movement in a joint when it contracts is called a(n) ____.

• A) flexor
• B) agonist
• C) depressor
• D) antagonist
• E) extensor

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Definitions:

Range

In statistics, range refers to the difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.

Place Theory

A hearing theory that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, enabling us to distinguish pitches.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound and facilitating auditory processing.

Lower Frequency

Refers to sounds or waves that have a lower rate of vibration, and thus a deeper pitch or longer wavelength.