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Cecilia Flores
Physiology Week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neurotransmitters allow for: | neurons to communicate with one another |
| Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in: | amines |
| Acetylcholine binds to what receptors? | cholinergic |
| The cerebellum asssists in the maintanence of: | balance |
| What hormone stimulates the thyroid gland and is released by the pituitary? | thyrotropin |
| What structure is responsible for the amplification and transfer of sound from the external ear to the inner ear? | ossicles |
| Chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies are sensitive to: | hypercapnia |
| Fluid that is clear, watery, and contains protein molecules, salts and other substances is called: | intercellular fluid |
| The amount of oxygen in the blood depends on the amount of: | hemoglobin |
| What is an opening that must be blocked when food moves from the pharynx into the esophagus? | oropharynx |