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Physology
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
|---|---|
| The first event to occur when an adequate stimulus is applied to a neuron is: | some of the sodium channels at the point of stimulation open |
| Stimulus-gated channels open in response to: | sensory stimuli |
| When an impulse reaches a synapse: | chemical transmitters are released |
| A term commonly used as a synonym for action potential is | nerve impulse |
| A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. | multiaxial |
| Aerobic respiration: | produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule |
| A sequence of three bases forms a(n) | codon |
| The small water channels in the cell membrane are called: | aquaporins |
| A tissue is: | a group of similar cells that perform a common function |
| The hypodermis: | connects the dermis to underlying tissues |
| Sometimes referred to as animal starch, _____ is the main polysaccharide in the body | glycogen |
| Which lipid acts as a “tissue hormone”? | Prostaglandin |
| Positive-feedback control systems: | accelerate a change |