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Earline Harris
Physiology Weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which chemicals allow neurons to communicate with one another? | Neurotransmitters |
| An ion channel that opens in response to a sensory stimulus is a(n) : | stimulus-gated channel |
| Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell? | olfactory |
| Internal respiration can be defined as: | the exchange of gases between the blood capillaries and the tissue cells |
| A decrease in the amount of white blood cells is called: | leukopenia |
| From which vessels do myocardial cells receive blood? | coronary arteries |
| Cardiac output is determined by: | stroke volume and heart rate |
| The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called: | phagocytosis |
| An obstructive lung disorder that is characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscles in the wall of the bronchial air passages is: | asthma |
| The ability of the lungs and thorax to stretch is referred to as: | compliance |