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SCI221 week7-13

Second half of semester review

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Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of: amines.
The neurotransmitter(s) that inhibit(s) the conduction of pain impulses is(are): enkephalins.
Which of the following statements about amino acid neurotransmitters is incorrect? They are all inhibitory neurotransmitters.
There are two types of synapses—the electrical synapse and the __________ synapse. Chemical
A slight shift away from the resting membrane potentials in a specific region of the plasma membrane is called a _____ potential. local
The cerebellum acts with the _____ to produce skilled movement. cerebrum
Acetylcholine can stimulate _____ receptors. nicotinic
Danielle has sustained an injury that has reduced her ability to complete simple tasks such as lifting a pencil, manipulating eating utensils, and brushing her hair. The injury has affected the _____ motor pathways _____ the central nervous system (CNS). voluntary; outside
Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the _____ membrane can stimulate nerve impulse condition. tectorial
When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called: permissiveness.
In the extrinsic pathway of stage 1 of the clotting mechanism, chemicals released from damaged tissues trigger the cascade of events that ultimately result in the formation of prothrombin activator.
Circulatory shock caused by a drop in the amount of blood in the circulatory system is called _____ shock. hypovolemic
Which of the following is a powerful poison that acts directly on any cell and quickly kills it? lymphotoxin
Pyrogen molecules trigger the fever response by promoting the production of prostaglandins.
External respiration can be defined as: the exchange of gases between the lung and the blood capillaries in the lung and pulmonary ventilation.
When the pressure in the lung is greater than atmospheric pressure: expiration occurs.
The vital capacity is equal to the sum of the: inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.
The sodium cotransport or coupled transport acts to transport sodium ions and glucose molecules _____ the GI lumen. passively out of
Which of the following is not one of the openings that must be blocked when food moves from the pharynx into the esophagus? Oropharynx
The hormone thought to be a messenger causing release of digestive enzymes from the intestinal mucosa is: vasoactive intestinal peptide.
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