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After exercise, an individual is in a catabolic state until food is consumed.

What is the proximal attachment of the semimembranosus?

A 40 year old patient presents to her primary care physician with a complaint of tremors and her heart racing.  On physical exam, the physician notes exophthalmos.  He then orders basic thyroid studies which demonstrate a decreased TSH.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which muscle forms the inferior border of the suboccipital triangle?

Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy.  Which of the following can lead to this pathology?

Following an estrogen surge, which hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation?

A smooth, enlarged prostate is palpated on a digital rectal exam.  PSA is within normal limits.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

At the neuromuscular junction, which neurotransmitter is released from the synaptic terminal?

If temperature decreases, in which direction does the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shift?

A 65 year old female, with a past medical history of alcoholism and hypothyroidism, presents to her primary care doctor with a complaint of shortness of breath.  Her chest x-ray demonstrates a large cardiac silhouette, suggesting dilated cardiomyopathy.  What comprises the largest portion of the sternocostal surface of the heart seen on x-ray?