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Darlene Perez
Human Physiology - Week 7 - 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which membrane receptor acts to directly change ion permeability when stimulated? A. G-protein-coupled receptors B. Metabotropic receptors C. Gated-channel receptor D. Ionotropic receptor | C. gated-channel receptor |
| The magnitude of the action potential peaks when the sodium channels close. True/False | True |
| A synapse can occur only between an axon and: A. another axon B. any of the above C. a cell body D. a dendrite | B. any of the above |
| In a myelinated neuron, the impulse can travel under the myelin between nodes of Ranvier. True/False | True |
| Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of: A. acetylcholine B. amines C. amino acids D. neuropeptides | B. amines |
| Which is true of a neuron with a resting potential? A. the cell membrane is permeable to Na+ but impermeable to K+ ions B. the highest concentration of K+ is extracellular C. the sodium pump has moved Na+ to the outside of the plasma membrane | C. the sodium pump has moved Na+ to the outside of the plasma membrane |
| Which of the following is not used by the body as a neurotransmitter? A. nitric oxide B. acetylcholine C. carbon monoxide D. all of the above are used by the body as neurotransmitters | D. all of the above are used by the body as neurotransmitters |
| The set of coordinated commands that control the programmed muscle activity mediated by extrapyramidal pathways is called the A. pyramidal tract B. motor tract C. motor program | C. motor program |
| A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a A. muscle stretch B. muscle relaxation C. glandular secretion D. glandular exrection | C. glandular secretion |
| The effect of sympathetic stimulation on the urinary bladder is A. relaxation B. constriction C. dilation D. no effect | A. relaxation |