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An inherited disease that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

With ________, muscles receive and respond to stimulation.
 
  A) extensibility
  B) contractility
  C) elasticity
  D) excitability


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

cystic fibrosis

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Extensibility allows muscles to stretch.
B) Contractility allows muscles to shorten.
C) Elasticity allows muscles to return to their original shape.
D) Correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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