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Yosellin Barron

Physiology Weeks 7-13

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A term commonly used as a synonym for action potential is nerve impulse
Which chemicals allow neurons to communicate with one another? neurotransmitters
In depolarization the membrane potential moves toward zero, whereas in hyperpolarization the membrane potential moves away from zero. true
Within the nervous system, coding for the strength of a stimulus is accomplished through: the frequency of nerve impulses
Which neuron could transmit a nerve impulse the fastest? a large diameter with myelin
Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by filtration of blood in the: choroid plexuses
Nerve impulses over the _____ nerve cause increased peristalsis and decreased heart rate. vagus
Audition is a function of the _____ lobe. temporal
Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the _____ membrane can stimulate nerve impulse condition. tectorial
The two-point discrimination test can be used to measure: the sensitivity of the skin in various parts of the body.
All of the following are nonsteroid hormones except: cortisol
The molecule that makes up 95% of the dry weight of each red blood cell and is responsible for the red pigment is hemoglobin
The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell antigen
_____, a natural constituent of blood, acts as an antithrombin and prevents clots from forming in vessels. heparin
The physiological mechanism that dissolves clots is known as fibrinolysis
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