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Jasmine He

Physiology weeks 7-13

What are the four chemical classes of neurotransmitters? Amino acids, neuropeptides, amines, and other small molecules.
Name the three membranous coverings of the central nervous system in order, beginning with the outermost layer. Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater.
Name the receptors associated with pain, touch, pressure, and stretch responses. Pain: nociceptors Touch: Meissner's corpuscles Pressure: Pacinian corpuscles Stretch: Ruffini endings
True or False. People who suffer from permanent anosmia, complete lack of smell, can develop serious depression. True
Name the five anterior pituitary cell types and the hormones they produce. Somatotrophs-secretes growth hormone Corticotrophs – secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone Thyrotrophs – secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone Lactotrophs– secrete prolactin Gonadotrophs – secrete follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
Name the layers of tissues that make up the pericardium. Fibrous pericardium Serous pericardium-parietal and visceral layer
What are the six pressure points that can stop arterial bleeding? Temporal artery, facial artery, common carotoid artery, subclavian artery, brachial artery, and femoral artery.
True or False. Lymph nodes perform at least two distinct functions: defense and hematopoiesis. True
What is the component of blood plasma that consists of at least 20 protein compounds? Complement
Most oxygen carried by the blood is transported in what form? Hemoglobin in red blood cells
What are the phases of gastric secretion? Cephalic phase, gastric phase, and intestinal phase.
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