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Nicole Finelli

Physiology Weeks 7-13

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Serotonin is an example of a(n): amine neurotransmitter.
Stimulus-gated channels open in response to: sensory stimuli.
There are two types of synapses—the electrical synapse and the __________ synapse. Chemical
Conduction by the sixth cranial nerve results in sensations of hearing. False
A child was frightened by a large dog. The pupils of the child’s eyes became dilated, and the heart and respiratory rates increased. These symptoms were caused by stimulation of: the sympathetic nervous system.
Which of the following is a function of glucagon? Tends to increase blood glucose concentrations
Dynamic equilibrium depends on the functioning of the crista ampullaris.
The sequence of auditory ossicles in the middle ear starting at the tympanic membrane and ending at the oval window is: malleus, incus, and stapes.
Cardiac output is determined by stroke volume and heart rate.
Platelets play an important role in blood clotting.
Which of the following vessels do not have the ability to constrict and dilate? Capilaries
The localized pressure gradient needed to maintain blood flow in a tissue is called perfusion pressure.
The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell antgen
The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of this system are fluid balance and immunity.
The functions of the lymph nodes are defense and hematopoiesis.
The body’s defense mechanisms can be organized into one of two major categories of immune mechanisms; these are innate and adaptive immunity.
The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called phagocytosis.
Bicarbonates are useful in the GI tract to: neutralize hydrochloric acid.
The major site for the absorption of the end products of digestion is the: Small intestine
The enzyme pepsin begins the digestion of: protein
The hormone that stimulates the release of bicarbonate substance from the pancreas is: secretin.
The hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile is: The hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile is:
Glucose moves from the GI tract into the circulatory system by the process of: cotransport.
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