What Is the Biggest Muscle (In Terms of Mass)in the Body

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest muscle (in terms of mass) in the body?

• A) gluteus maximus
• B) sartorius
• C) stapedius
• D) quadriceps femoris
• E) latissimus dorsi

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Definitions:

Beta-Amyloid Proteins

Proteins that can accumulate in the brain and form plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Senile Plaques

Deposits found in the brain, made up of beta-amyloid protein, associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted protein fibers that form within certain brain cells as people age. People with Alzheimer’s disease have an excessive number of such tangles.

Senile Plaques

Accumulations of beta-amyloid protein fragments in the brain, considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.