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Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the resting membrane potential of a neuron? | ~70mV |
| What is saltatory conduction? | It's when an action potential jumps between nodes of Ranvier on myelinated neurons, speeding up transmission. |
| What are the functions of the medulla, pons, cerebellum, and hypothalamus? | Medulla: breathing & heart rate Pons: breathing & relay center Cerebellum: coordination & balance Hypothalamus: homeostasis, hormones, hunger, and temp |
| What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and where is it formed? | CSF cushions the brain/spinal cord; formed in the choroid plexuses of the ventricles. |
| What does the thymus do, and how does it differ from the thyroid? | Thymus- matures T cells Thyroid- Regulates metabolism with thyroid hormones |
| What is proprioception? | Proprioception is the sense of body position and movement. |
| What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? | Systolic- pressure during heart contraction Diastolic- pressure during heart relaxation |
| What is phagocytosis | It's the engulfing of pathogens or debris by macrophages and neutrophils |
| What is the purpose of peristalsis in digestion? | Wave-like muscular contraction that moves food through the GI tract |
| What are the main digestive enzymes and their functions? | Amylase: breaks down carbohydrates Protease: breaks down proteins Lipase: breaks down fats Lactase: breaks down lactose |