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Thalia Santos
Physiology weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are neurons specialized to do? | Detect stimuli, conduct impulses, and communicate using neurotransmitter. |
| What triggers a neuron to produce a nerve impulse? | A threshold stimulus that leads to an action potential. |
| What is the central nervous system (CNS)? | The brain and spinal cord that integrate sensory input and motor output. |
| What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? | All nerves outside the CNS, including spinal and cranial nerves. |
| What is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)? | Controls involuntary functions like cardiac/smooth muscle and glands. |
| What is a dermatome? | A region of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. |
| What does systolic blood pressure represent? | Arterial pressure during heart contraction. |
| What is the major function of the lymphatic system? | To drain excess interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream. |
| How much plasma leaves capillaries daily? | 20 liters, with 17 liters reabsorbed by blood vessels. |
| What is lymphedema? | Swelling caused by blocked or damaged lymphatic vessels. |
| What is chemical digestion? | Enzymatic breakdown of food into absorbable molecule. |