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physiology 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the physiological mechanism that dissolves clots is known as | fibrinolysis |
| the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure is called | pulse pressure |
| if damaged which valve could allow blood to leak back into the right atrium? | tricuspid |
| the somatic motor system includes all the _____ motor pathways____ in the CNS. | voluntary; outside |
| both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they | continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors |
| a synaptic knob would be located on | axon |
| the first event to occur when an adequate stimulus is applied to a neuron is: | some of the sodium channels at the point of stimulation open |
| the ion necessary for cross-bridging is: | calcium |
| which joint allows for a unique movement called opposition | saddle |
| muscle contractions will continue as long as: | the calcium ions are attached to troponin |