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the cellular processes of neurons that provide receptive surfaces for input from other neurons are: dendrites
within the meninges, cerebrospinal fluid occupies the: subarachnoid space
the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid is usually measured by introducing a hallow needle between the lumbar vertebrae into the: subarachnoid space
amphetamines have stimulating effects on the nervous system because they: release norephinephrine
the cardiac and vasomotor center are located in: the medulla oblongata
during an action potential depolarization occurs as a result of: sodium ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membrane
the olfactory receptors are examples of: chemoreceptors
the visual disturbance and limb numbness a person with a migraine experience is probably caused by cerebral blood flow deficient
anosmia is a loss of smell
the auditory ossicles are located in the middle ear
which of the following would cause a form of conductive hearing impairment? torn tympanic memebrane
which of the following correctly lists parts through which light passes as it enters the eye cornea aqueous humor lens vitreous humor
glaucoma caused by accumulation of aqueous humor
referred pain occurs when the brain projects the sensation back to the original source in the body which the pain originated: true or false false
pain sensations arising from visceral organs may be caused by stretching of tissue true of false true
a synapse is the functional connection between 2 neurons true or false true
a deficiency of calcium in the body can result in involuntary muscle contractions true or false true
a nerve is a single neuron true or false false
the subarachnoid space within the meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid true or false true
hormone concentrations are regulated by levels of substances in the blood only
which of the following is secreted by neurosecretory cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland? antidiuretic hormone
which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs? follicle stimulating hormone
diabetes insipidus is caused by? a lack of ADH
throxine: increases the rate at which proteins are sythesized
the secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the plasma calcium concentration
an example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is epinephrine
insulin causes a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
the uvula is a projection of the soft palate
salivary amylase digests: carbohydrates
the parietal cells of gastric gland secrete: hydrochloric acid
gallstones are usually composed of cholesterol
during the defecation reflex the diaphragm lowers
the movement of chyme through the small intestine is increased by parasympathetic impulses true or false true
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