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wenmo

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Contracting the gastrocnemius muscles to elevate the body on the toes involves a ________ lever.
 A) first-class
  B) second-class
  C) third-class
  D) fourth-class
  E) fifth-class

Question 2

The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the load. These are called ________ levers.
 A) first-class
  B) second-class
  C) third-class
  D) fourth-class
  E) fifth-class



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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