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Week 13
Anatomy 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| All of the following are characteristics of smooth muscle except | thin and thick filaments are aligned in sarcomeres like skeletal muscles |
| the ion necessary for cross-bridging is | calcium |
| Dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine are classified as | catecholamines |
| excitatory neurotransmitters are most likely to : | initiate and action potential |
| Impulses from the __play a part in arousing or alerting the cerebrum | thalamus |
| Propranolol is an example of a: | Beta Blocker drug used to treat irregular heartbeats drug used to treat hypertension |
| The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is: | progesterone |
| The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the | anterior pituitary |
| Cardiac output is determined by | stroke volume and heart rate |
| The vagus is said to act as a 'brake' on the heart. This situation is called | vagal inhibition |
| The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of the system are | fluid balance and immunity |
| The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the | thymus |