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Brittney Giron
physiology chapters 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In a myelinated neuron, the impulse can travel under the myelin between nodes of Ranvier. True or False? | True |
| The difference between sodium and potassium in the generation of action potential is that: | Sodium causes depolarization of the cell membrane, and potassium causes repolarization of the cell membrane. |
| The action of acetylcholine is quickly terminated by its being hydrolyzed by the enzyme | Acetylcholinesterase |
| “Fight or flight” physiological changes include all of the following EXCEPT | Constriction of respiratory airways |
| In the extrinsic pathway of stage 1 of the clotting mechanism, chemicals released from damaged tissues trigger the cascade of events that ultimately result in the formation of | Prothrombin activator |
| The molecule that makes up 95% of the dry weight of each red blood cell and is responsible for the red pigment is | Hemoglobin |
| An obstructive lung disorder that is characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscles in the wall of the bronchial air passages is | Asthma |
| What variations exist in the body to temporarily store or carry oxygen? | Neuroglobin, myoglobin, and fetal hemoglobin |
| Which oxygen-binding protein helps move oxygen out of the blood and into muscle cells? | Myoglobin |
| Peristalsis is regulated in part by the intrinsic stretch reflexes. It is also thought to be stimulated by the hormone | Cholecystokinin |
| The ejection of bile from the gallbladder is controlled by which hormones? | CCK and secretion |