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Tabitha K.
Phsysiology wk 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are neurotransmitters? | Chemicals that allow neurons to communicate with one another |
| The craniosacral nervous system is also known as the? | The parasympathetic nervous system |
| Define cerebellum | A region of the brain located at the back of the skull. It plays a crucial role in coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture. |
| What are the ossicles? | A group of three small bones in the middle ear responsible for amplifying and transferring sound from the external ear to the inner ear. |
| What is perfussion? | The process of delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs through the bloodstream. |
| Define Leukopenia | A medical condition characterized by a decrease in the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. |
| What is the definition of lymph? | Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system, carrying white blood cells and waste products away from tissues and back into the bloodstream. |
| How is carbonic acid formed? | Carbonic acid is formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, resulting in the production of hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions. |
| Define Ghrelin | Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes food intake. |
| Define Leptin | Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure. |
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