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Physiology 7-13

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What is the term commonly used as a synonym for action potential? nerve impulse
What is the neurotransmitter that inhibits the conduction of pain impulse? enkephalins
What part of the brain that assists in the maintenance of balance? cerebellum
What is the part of the brain that can directly influence or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary? hypothalamus
Where are the visceroceptors located? internal organs
What is one of the functions of glucagon? it tends to increase blood glucose concentration
What is the process called where neutrophils are highly mobile and phagocytic? diapedesis
The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell called? antigen
What is the term that refers to a phenomenon in which the genetic characteristics common to a particular kind of organism providing defense against certain pathogens? species resistance
What activities that result in central movement or flow of lymph called? lymphokinetic activities
What is the term used to describe the volume of air exchanged during normal inspiration and expiration? tidal volume
What is one function of surfactant? prevents each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration
What is the purpose of peristalsis? it propels food forward along the GI tract
What is the hormone that stimulates the release of bicarbonate substance from pancreas? secretin
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