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Physio Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the origin of a muscle? | The attachment site of a muscle that remains relatively stationary during contraction. |
| What is the insertion of a muscle? | The attachment site of a muscle that moves during contraction. |
| A muscle that bends the knee has its origin on the femur and insertion on the tibia. What type of lever is this an example of? | Third-class lever |
| Muscles located on the lower leg move which part of the body? | The foot |
| Which neuron type can transmit an impulse the fastest? | A large-diameter neuron with myelin. |
| What is the resting membrane potential of a neuron typically around? | -70 mV |
| Which enzyme is primarily responsible for alcohol metabolism in the liver? | Alcohol dehydrogenase |
| What is the standard volume of a serving of hard liquor considered one standard drink? | 1.5 ounces |
| In the autonomic nervous system, which division is responsible for the “fight or flight” response? | Sympathetic nervous system. |
| Pediatric dose calculations often use which formula when converting from adult doses? | (Weight of child in kg ÷ 70) × Adult dose. |