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Sara Wright

Physiology Set 2 weeks 6-12

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Stimulus-gated channels open in response to: sensory stimuli
Which of the following statements about amino acid neurotransmitters is incorrect They are all inhibitory neurotransmitters
The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct an impulse that is how much faster than the slowest fibers in the body Almost 300 times faster
Sympathetic responses generally have widespread effects on the body because preganglionic fibers are short and postganglionic fibers are long
Which ear structures are responsible for the amplification and transfer of sound from the external ear to the inner ear The ossicles
where do frequencies—from high to low pitches—cause activity in the hair cells within the cochlear duct? the apex of the cochlea between the base and the apex of the cochlea
The receptors responsible for sensing crude and persistent touch are the Ruffini corpuscles
Which of the following statements is not true of the pineal gland Melatonin is stimulated by the presence of sunlight
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system Chemical messenger travels a short distance
Fluid shift is when the body's fluids move between the fluid compartments
The process of red cells are production in the marrow of certain bones is referred to as Erythropoiesis
Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called intercellular fluid
Which type of breathing is characterized by repeated sequences of deep gasps and apnea, and is usually seen in people with increased intracranial pressure Biot’s breathing
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