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Tasheeka Hunter
Physiology Week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which molecular events occur during the repolarization phase of the action potential? | potassium flows out through voltage-gated channels and the membrance potential returns towards resting values. |
| What is the role of voltage-gated calcium channels in synaptic transmission? | trigger neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft. |
| What are the components of the central nervous system? | brain and spinal cord |
| Which brain region is directly linked to vital autonomic centers controlling cardiac, vasomotor, and respiratory rhythm? | medulla oblongata |
| Which receptors primarily monitor the body's internal environment? | interoceptors (visceroceptors) |
| Which sensory systems use chemoreceptors as primary transducers? | olfaction and gustation |
| Which arteries originate from the aortic root to perfuse the myocardium? | right and left coronary artery |
| Trace normal blood flow through the right heart to the lungs. | superior/inferior vena cava - right atrium - tricuspid valve - right ventricle - pulmonary valve - lungs |
| Pancreatitis is most directly linked to what cause? | blockage, such as gallstones |
| What is the feature of the alveoli? | The alveoli are terminal sacs specialized for gas exchange. |