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Isabella Boyd
Physiology week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two types of synapses? | The electrical synapse and the chemical synapse. |
| Which chemicals help nerve cells communicate with one another? | Neurotransmitters. |
| What is a mixed nerve? | A mixed nerve is one that carries both sensory and motor fiber. |
| What nerve causes increased peristalsis and decreased heart rate? | The vagus nerve. |
| What is the clear and potassium-rich fluid that fills the labyrinth called? | Endolymph. |
| Where are the visceroceptors located? | In the internal organs. |
| What is the difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure called? | Pulse pressure. |
| What is it called when you have a decrease in the amount of white blood cells? | Leukopenia. |
| What compound is created when carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin? | Carbaminohemoglobin. |
| What does hydrolysis refers to? | It refers to using water to split larger compounds into smaller ones. |