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Physiology Stack 1

Homework assignment Week 7

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A slight shift away from the resting membrane potential (RMP) in a specific region of the plasma membrane is often called Local Potential
If the magnitude of the local depolarization surpasses a limit called the threshold potential, What opens? Voltage-gated channels
What is action potential? The membrane potential of an active neuron
What is the role of skeletal muscle tissues in maintaining a constant body temperature? The drop in body temperature caused by cold temperatures is corrected by a negative feedback mechanism that triggers shivering.
Muscles exert their pull against gravity by virtue of a property called ____? Tonicity or muscle tone
What is an antagonists? These are muscles that when contracting, directly oppose prime movers or agonists.
What is a synergist? These are muscles that contract at the same time as the prime mover.
What direction is abduction? This moves a body part away from the median plane of the body.
What is adduction? This moves a body part toward the median plane.
What are the 3 types of cartilage? Hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage.
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