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What defines a Synapse? It is a junction where a neuron communicates with another cell.
What defines a Chemical Synapse? A point where neurotransmitter are released to transmit a signal.
What is the difference between a Chemical Synapse and an Electrical Synapse? Chemical Synapse: Uses neurotransmitters to send signals across a synaptic cleft Electrical Synapse: Uses gap junctions for direct electrical flow between cells.
The resting potential is primarily maintained by which mechanism? Sodium-Potassium Pump
What is the approximate resting membrane potential of a typical neuron? -70mV
What ratio and direction does sodium-potassium pump moves ions? -3 Na+ out, 2 K+ in
At rest , the neuronal membrane is most permeable to? Potassium
The Ventral Nerve root primarily carries? Motor information from the CNS to muscles
Lower motor neurons that contribute to the v central nerve root are location? Anterior Horn
What is NOT a function of the spleen ? Produces insulin
The Thymus is responsible for which function? T-Cell Maturation
Which hormone from the thyroid lowers blood calcium levels? Calcitonin
Erythropoietin is primarily produced in which organ? Kidney
Heparin functions primarily as a? Anticoagulant
What is the cardiac output defined as ? The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
which of the following will increase cardiac output? increased contractility
The Final end products of Carbonhydrate digestion are? Monosaccharides
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