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Physiology
Physiology StudyStack Set 2
| What opens ligand-gated ion channels? | A specific chemical or ligand binds to them |
| What is the gap between two neurons called? | Synapse |
| What is the function of myelin sheath? | To speed up nerve impulse conduction |
| Where in the digestive tract does most nutrient absorption occur? | Small intestine |
| What structure carries sperm from the testes to the urethra? | Vas deferens |
| What type of immunity involves antibodies? | Adaptive immunity |
| What tube carries urine from the kidney to the bladder? | Ureter |
| Which hormone stimulates the release of glucose from the liver? | Glucagon |
| Which hormone regulates water balance by controlling kidney function? | Antidiuretic hormone |
| What hormone triggers ovulation in the female reproductive cycle? | Luteinizing hormone |