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DiasciaBeltranPhysio
Physiology week 7 - 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| depolarization | opening of voltage gated Na+ channels |
| repolarization | closure of Na+ & opening of K+ voltage |
| hyperpolarization | voltage gated K+ channels remain open after the potential reaches resting level |
| autocrine hormones | function at cell that makes them |
| paracrine hormones | functions regionally |
| endocrine hormones | function at a distance |
| epicardium | outer layer |
| myocardium | thick, contractile middle layer, compresses heart cavities & blood within them w/ great force |
| endocardium | delicate inner layer of endothelial tissue |
| lymphatic system functions | clear lymph, help in immunity, transport fat |
| high PCO2 | faster breathing |
| low PCO2 | slower breathing |
| inhaling | increases volume, muscles contract, alveoli stretched open |
| exhaling | decreases volume, muscles relax, alveoli recoil & return to original size |