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Jessica W
Physioloy pt.II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct an impulse that is how much faster than the slowest fibers in the body | Almost 300 times faster |
| Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of: | Neuropeptides |
| The set of coordinated commands that control the programmed muscle activity mediated by extrapyramidal pathways is called the | Motor Program |
| Which hormone produced by the adrenal glands is responsible for mobilization of energy stores? | Cortisol |
| The localized pressure gradient needed to maintain blood flow in a tissue is called | Perfusion Pressure |
| Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called | Intercelular Fluid |
| The functions of the lymph nodes are | Defense and hematopoiesis |
| The _____ represents the largest volume of air an individual can move in and out of the lungs | Vital Capacity |
| Ciliated cells lining the respiratory tract | help move the mucus blanket toward the pharynx |
| What percentage of this blood flow comes from the hepatic portal system? | 80% |
| The hormone thought to be a messenger causing release of digestive enzymes from the intestinal mucosa is: | vasoactive intestinal peptide |