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Ashley Meadows

Physiology weeks 7-13

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The tiny bulge at the end of a terminal branch of a presynaptic neuron’s axon is called a(n) synaptic knob
The action potential seems to “leap” from node to node along a myelinated fiber. This type of impulse regeneration is called __________ conduction. saltatory
A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a ______. glandular secretion
Acetylcholine binds to _____ receptors cholinergic
The clear and potassium-rich fluid that fills the labyrinth is endolymph
The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is: progesterone
The receptors responsible for sensing crude and persistent touch are the: Ruffini corpuscles
Which two factors promote the return of venous blood to the heart? blood-pumping action of respirations and skeletal muscle contractions
Inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstrictor impulses is considered a major mechanism of vasodilation
Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called intercellular fluid
Gas exchange, the lungs’ main and vital function, takes place in the: alveoli
Which gas law deals with the solubility of gases in solution? Henry
Which of the following constitutes total lung volume? Residual volume and vital capacity
The process of swallowing is known as: deglutition
An end product of fat digestion is: glycerol
The sodium cotransport or coupled transport acts to transport sodium ions and glucose molecules _____ the GI lumen. passively out of
The hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile is: cholecystokinin
The final product of carbohydrate digestion is a monosaccharide
 

 



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