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Physiology Wks 7-14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A synapse can occur only between an axon and | another axon, a cell body, a dendrite |
| The mechanisms that produce and maintain the resting membrane potential do so by producing a | slight excess of positive ions on the outer surface of the plasma membrane. |
| The limbic system integrates | emotion. |
| A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a | glandular secretion. |
| Which of the following is not a formed element found in the blood? | Plasma |
| The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell | antigen. |
| A glycoprotein hormone that is secreted to increase oxygen concentration in the tissues is | erythropoietin. |
| The purpose of the lymphatic system is to | fight infection. |
| Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called | intracellular fluid. |
| The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic vessels where lymph flows in only one direction towards | the heart. |
| The sensors that provide feedback information to the medullary rhythmicity area are the | central chemoreceptors and peripheral chemoreceptors. |
| Hyperpnea means a(n) | increase in breathing. |
| The act of expelling feces is called | defecation. |
| Because fats are insoluble in water, they must be | emulsified. |