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Physiology
Weeks 7-13
Term | Definition |
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Action Potential | Temporary maximum depolarization of membrane voltage that travels to end of axon without losing amplitude. |
What 3 layers compose the meninges? | 1. Dura mater 2. Arachnoid mater 3. Pia mate |
Classes of receptors | 1. Exteroceptors 2. Visceroceptors (or interoceptors) 3. Proprioceptors |
Where is the olfactory epithelium located? | Most superior portion of the nasal cavity. |
What are the functions of the spinal cord? | Provides conduction routes to and from the brain and serves as the integrator, or reflex center, for all spinal reflexes. |
Adenohypophysis | Anterior portion of the pituitary gland, is divided into two parts—the pars anterior and the pars intermedia. |
Cells of the Adenohypophysis | 1. Somatotrophs 2. Corticotrophs 3. Thyrotrophs 4. Lactotrophs 5. Gonadotrophs |
Four principal tropic hormones | 1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 2. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 3. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 4. Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
Subtypes of formed elements | Red blood cells (RBCs), White blood cells (WBCs), Platelets or thrombocytes |
Upper respiratory tract | Nose, nasophar-ynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and larynx. |