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PhysiologyWks 7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The neurotransmitter(s) that inhibit(s) the conduction of pain impulses is(are): | enkephalins |
| Another name for the parasympathetic nervous system is the nervous system. | craniosacral |
| Acetylcholine binds to _____ receptors. | cholinergic |
| Sensory impulses ending in what part of the CNS trigger imprecise or “crude” sensation awareness? | thalamus |
| The clear and potassium-rich fluid that fills the labyrinth is | endolymph |
| Erythrocytes begin their maturation sequence in red bone marrow from nucleated cells known as: | hematopoietic stem cells |
| A decrease in the amount of white blood cells is called | leukopenia |
| What is the function of the spleen? | -tissue repair -hematopoiesis -red blood cell and platelet destruction -blood reservoir |
| Which gas law deals with the solubility of gases in solution? | Henry |
| Standard atmospheric pressure is _____ mm Hg. | 760 |
| The substances absorbed into the lymph capillaries are: | glycerol and fatty acids |
| The hormone that inhibits gastric muscle, slowing passage of food into the duodenum, is called: | gastric inhibitory peptide |