. During a lively gym class, Getse and Ariana were having a friendly competition to see who could stretch a rubber band the farthest. After each stretch, they watched in amazement as the rubber band snapped back to its original shape. What is this magical ability of a muscle to return to its original shape after being stretched or contracted?
A. Elasticity
B. Extensibility
C. Contractibility
D. Excitability
Select your answer:
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Tissues › ViewPick out the FALSE statement about epithelial tissue.
A. Epithelial tissue is vascular.
B. Epithelial tissue provides physical protection for organs.
C. Epithelial tissue functions in absorption & secretion.
D. Epithelial tissue controls the permeability into and out of an area/organ.
E. Epithelial tissue consists almost entirely of cells with very little extracellular material between them thereby forming a barrier against entry into the body.
The Human Eye › View
What eye condition would be best treated by wearing spectacles with lenses shaped like this?
A. Far Sightedness (Hyperopia)
B. Near Sightedness (Myopia)