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Joanita Kamulali

Physiology Weeks 7-13

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Within the nervous system, coding for the strength of a stimulus is accomplished through: The frequency of nerve impulses.
When an impulse reaches a synapse: Chemical transmitters are released.
In comparison with the nervous system, the regulatory effects of the endocrine system are: Slow to appear but long-lasting.
The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is: Progesterone.
The function of which antibody is basically unknown? IgD
A powerful poison that acts directly on any cell and quickly kills it? Lymphotoxin
Recognition of antigens by antibodies occurs when an Antibody’s epitopes fit into and bind to an antibody molecule’s antigen-binding site.
The presentation of an antigen by an antigen-presenting cell activates the T cell. The cell then divides repeatedly to form a clone of identical sensitized T cells that form Effector T cells and memory cells.
Which protein interferes with the ability of viruses to cause disease? Interferon
When the pressure in the lung is greater than atmospheric pressure: Expiration occurs.
Molecules formed by the reactions of the complement cascade assemble themselves on the enemy cell’s surface, which results in Cytolysis
If the tidal volume of a given individual is 500 ml, then the anatomical dead space is approximately _____ ml. 150
The vital capacity is equal to the sum of the: Inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.
The enterogastric reflex causes: Inhibition of gastric peristalsis
The hormone thought to be a messenger causing release of digestive enzymes from the intestinal mucosa is: Vasoactive intestinal peptide.
The hormone that inhibits gastric muscle, slowing passage of food into the duodenum, is called Enterogastrone
An end product of fat digestion is: Glycerol.
The process of swallowing is known as: D deglutition
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