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Physiology weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct an impulse that is how much faster than the slowest fibers in the body? | Almost 300 times faster |
| When current leaps across an insulating myelin sheath from node to node, the type of impulse conduction is called: | saltatory conduction. |
| The part of the brain that assists in the maintenance of balance is the: | cerebellum. |
| Nerves that innervate the floor of the pelvic cavity and some of the surrounding areas are found in the _____ plexus. | coccygeal |
| One of the few hormones that functions on a positive-feedback loop is: | oxytocin. |
| The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the: | anterior pituitary. |
| The vagus is said to act as a “brake” on the heart. This situation is called | vagal inhibition. |
| If damaged, which valve could allow blood to leak back into the right atrium? | Tricuspid |
| Which antibody is synthesized by immature B cells and then inserted into their plasma membranes? | immunoglobulin M |
| The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of this system are | fluid balance and immunity. |