Question

assignment: chapter 3: the true test
questions ro6ig04h.ch03.23
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1. what is the medical term for tightening?

a. relaxation
b. contraction
c. kinesis
d. sphincter
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Relaxation means loosening or unwinding, opposite of tightening.
• Option b: Contraction refers to the process of becoming smaller or tighter, which matches "tightening" in medical terms (e.g., muscle contraction).
• Option c: Kinesis is general movement, not specifically tightening.
• Option d: A sphincter is a type of muscle, not the term for the action of tightening.

Answer:

b. contraction