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Final
Question | Answer |
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The difference in electrical charge is called a "potential" because it has a type of stored energy called __________? | Potential Energy |
Depolarization of a membrane occurs when Na+ channels open, allowing Na+ to move to an area of ______ concentration inside the cell. | Lower |
What system is the ultimate regulator of the body? | Central Nervous System (CNS) |
__________ is the extension of the foot in response to tapping the Achilles tendon. | Ankle Jerk Reflex (Achilles Reflex) |
What system has the major function of regulating heartbeat, smooth muscle contraction, glandular secretions, and metabolic functions to maintain homeostatic balance? | Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) |
Sensory receptors make it possible for the body to respond to stimuli caused by changes occurring on our external environment only. True or False | False Caused by changes occurring in our external and internal environments. |
True or False There are three types of cones present in the retina: green, red, and blue. | True |
There are at least ____ different prostaglandins, falling into nine different structural classes. | 16 |
Identify the "pregnancy-promoting" hormone. | Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) |
What is the average lifespan of a circulating RBC? | 60 days or about 2 months |
Which of the following is a valve located in the heart? A. Tricuspid valve B. Pulmonary Valve C. Mitral Valve D. Aortic Valve E. All of the above | E. All of the above |
The process of swallowing is also known as _________. | Deglutition |