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Physiology
Weeks 7-13
Question | Answer |
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What happens when an impulse reaches a synapse? | Chemical transmitters are released |
What is a nother term used for action potential? | Nerve impulse |
What is another name for the craniosacral nervous system? | Parasympathetic nervous system |
Tongue movement is controlled by which nerve? | Hypoglossal |
A hematocrit of 56% would be an indication of | Polycythemia |
What physiological mechanism dissolves clots? | Fibrinolysis |
The movement of phagocytes from blood vessels to an inflammation site is called? | Diapedesis |
What do memory cells become when exposed to an antigen? | Plasma cells |
What is the term used for normal inspiration and expiration of air | Tidal volume |
Ciliated cells lining the respiratory tract do what? | Help move the mucous blanket towards the pharynx |
What is the standard atmospheric pressure? | 760 mmhg |
Where does cellulose come from? | A residue of carbohydrates during digestion |
Hydrolysis refers to? | Using water to split large compounds into smaller ones |