Which Statement Is NOT True of Cardiac Muscle

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of cardiac muscle?

• A)It forms the walls of the chambers of the heart.
• B)Nerve impulses are necessary to cause contraction.
• C)It pumps blood.
• D)Another name is myocardium.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

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Unpredictable Amount

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Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning by which the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Time-Out

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