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Brittany Koppenhaver
Physiology Final Week 7-13 Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct impulses up to approximately _____ meters per second | 130 |
| Serotonin is an example of a(n): | amine neurotransmitter |
| Impulses from the _____ play a part in arousing or alerting the cerebrum. | thalamus. |
| The spinal tract that is located in the side of the cord, originates in the brain, and terminates in the spinal cord is the _____ tract. | lateral corticospinal |
| The sequence of auditory ossicles in the middle ear starting at the tympanic membrane and ending at the oval window is: | malleus, incus, and stapes |
| The clear and potassium-rich fluid that fills the labyrinth is | endolymph |
| Inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstrictor impulses is considered a major mechanism of | vasodilation |
| Blood viscosity stems mainly from the red blood cells but also partly from the _____ in blood. | protein molecules present |
| The movement of phagocytes from blood vessels to an inflammation site is called | diapedesis |
| Masses of lymphoid tissue located in a protective ring under the mucous membranes in the mouth and the back of the throat are called | tonsils |
| Excessive fluid in the pleural cavity would be most likely to cause: | decreased vital capacity |
| A type of breathing characterized by gradually increasing tidal volume for several breaths followed by several breaths with gradually decreasing tidal volume is: | Cheyne-Stokes respiration |
| Cellulose is a residue of digestion that comes from: | carbohydrates |
| The process of swallowing is known as: | deglutition |
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