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Physiology Week 7-13
Week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are action potentials? | A rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell. |
| What is the all-or-none principle of action potentials? | A neuron either fires complete action potential or does not fire at all. |
| What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? | The sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. |
| What is the sympathetic nervous system responsible for? | The “fight or flight” response. |
| Are there more senses than the traditional 5? | Yes |
| What is the name of the sense responsible for balance? | Equilibrioception |
| What are a few health issues that can occur if our endocrine system is compromised? | Diabetes, osteopenia, and thyroid diseases. |
| What is Angiotensin II responsible for? | Our blood vessels constricting. |
| What is passive immunity? | It is acquired when antibodies are transferred from one individual to another. |
| What are pulmonary function tests (PFT’s)? | Tests providers run to evaluate lung function. |