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Madilynn Larson
Anatomy Week 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called | Phagocytosis |
| Pyrogen molecules trigger the fever response by promoting the production of | Prostaglandins |
| Inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstrictor impulses is considered a major mechanism of | Vasodilation |
| Factors that affect the strength of myocardial contraction are called | Inotropic factors |
| Endolymph is made in the | stria vascularis |
| Membrane attached to the stapes | Oval window |
| The ventral rami of most spinal nerves subdivide to form complex networks called | Plexuses |
| The large fluid filled spaces within the brain are called the | ventricle |
| This is the site of communication between neurons | synapse |
| The glial cells that help form the blood brain barrier are | astrocytes |