The rapid all-or-nothing electrical impulse that propagates along the membrane of excitable cells like neurons and muscle cells.

Central nervous system

The brain and spinal cord. The command center for processing information and coordinating functions like thoughts emotions and movement.

Peripheral nervous system

Reaches part the CNS doesn't and sends signals connecting the CNS to the rest of the body.

Autonomic nervous system

Responsible for control of the body functions that are not consciously directed such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestive process.

A network of glands and organs that produce and secrete hormones that work as chemical messengers.

The force exerted by circulating blood on artery walls and is regulated by the interplay of cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and blood volume.

Maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels.

Function includes protecting the body from infection and disease by recognizing repelling and eradicating foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Process of moving oxygen into the body for cellular respiration and removing carbon dioxide. Ensures oxygen is supplied to all tissues for energy production.

Breaks down food into nutrients through mechanical and chemical means. Starts in mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, then rectum for elimination.

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Study stack 2 wk7-13

Physiology MID questions - Kevin Spiller

Term	Definition
Action Potential	The rapid all-or-nothing electrical impulse that propagates along the membrane of excitable cells like neurons and muscle cells.
Central nervous system	The brain and spinal cord. The command center for processing information and coordinating functions like thoughts emotions and movement.
Peripheral nervous system	Reaches part the CNS doesn't and sends signals connecting the CNS to the rest of the body.
Autonomic nervous system	Responsible for control of the body functions that are not consciously directed such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestive process.
Endocrine system	A network of glands and organs that produce and secrete hormones that work as chemical messengers.
Blood pressure	The force exerted by circulating blood on artery walls and is regulated by the interplay of cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and blood volume.
Lymphatic system	Maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels.
Immune system	Function includes protecting the body from infection and disease by recognizing repelling and eradicating foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Gas exchange	Process of moving oxygen into the body for cellular respiration and removing carbon dioxide. Ensures oxygen is supplied to all tissues for energy production.
Digestion	Breaks down food into nutrients through mechanical and chemical means. Starts in mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, then rectum for elimination.

Created by: Klspiller

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