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Match each function to the correct item. Answers can only be used once, so choose the...

Match each function to the correct item. Answers can only be used once, so choose the BEST answer.

  • Question

    Generator potential

    Touch

    Acuity

    Smell

    Transmits sensory information about proprioception to cortex

  • All Answer Choices
    A.

    Chemoreceptor

    B.

    Interneuron

    C.

    Autonomic nervous system

    D.

    Receptor density

    E.

    Mechanoreceptor

    F.

    Afferent neuron

    G.

    Efferent neuron

    H.

    Electroreceptor

    I.

    Dorsal Column

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The walls of the veins contain smooth muscle which is innervated by sympathetic nerve fibers. Sympathetic...

  1. The walls of the veins contain smooth muscle which is innervated by sympathetic nerve fibers. Sympathetic stimulation ____________ venous vasoconstriction and drives __________ blood into the heart. Fill in the blanks with one of the following term combinations.

increases / more

increases / less

decreases / more

decreases / less

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Fill in the blanks below with the following terms. (some terms will be used more than...

Fill in the blanks below with the following terms. (some terms will be used more than once and other terms will not be used at all)

(Acetylcholine, Cholecystokinin, Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP), Gastrin, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1, Histamine, Secretin, Somatostatin, chylomicrons, HDLs, LDLs, VLDLs, Cephalic, Gastric, Intestinal,)

a. __VLDLs__ are low density lipoproteins carrying more triglycerides than cholesterol.

b. ________, _________ and __________ are secreted into the bloodstream in response to amino acids in the digestive tract.

c. __________, __________ and __________ increase H+ secretion from parietal cells.

d. __Chylomicrons__ are the lowest density of lipoproteins taken up by lacteals.

e.________, ________ and __________ decrease H+ secretion from parietal cells.

f. _________ and _________ are hormones that stimulate insulin release from pancreatic Beta cells.

g. The ________ phase of digestion occurs from stimuli in the stomach while the ________ phase of stimulation can be started by simply seeing or smelling food.

h. Gastric motility and emptying is increased by __________ while it is slowed by __________, _________ and _________.

i. __HDLs__ are lipoproteins used for removing excess cholesterol from the body.

j. Very low pH in the stomach stimulates _____________ to _________ (increase/decrease) gastrin release while higher pH than normal leads to a(n) ______ (increase/decrease) of gastrin secretion from G-cells.

k. The hormone ___________ stimulates pepsinogen secretion from the gastric mucosa while the hormone _________ stimulates pancreatic protease secretions like trypsinogen, and chymotrypsiongen.

l. __LDLs__ are lipoproteins comprised of the largest amount of cholesterol and are considered ‘bad cholesterol’.

m. The hormone ___________ stimulates smooth muscle contractions of the stomach and small intestine.

n. Secretion of the hormone ___________ is stimulated by fatty acids and promotes secretion of pancreatic enzymes and gallbladder contractions.

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a. ______________ are low density lipoproteins carrying more triglycerides than cholesterol.


(Acetylcholine, Cholecystokinin, Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP), Gastrin, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1, Histamine, Secretin, Somatostatin, chylomicrons, HDLs, LDLs, VLDLs, Cephalic, Gastric, Intestinal,)

a. ______________ are low density lipoproteins carrying more triglycerides than cholesterol.

b. ________, _________ and __________ are secreted into the bloodstream in response to amino acids in the digestive tract.

c. __________, __________ and __________ increase H+ secretion from parietal cells.

d. ______________ are the lowest density of lipoproteins taken up by lacteals.

e.________, ________ and __________ decrease H+ secretion from parietal cells.

f. _________ and _________ are hormones that stimulate insulin release from pancreatic Beta cells.

g. The ________ phase of digestion occurs from stimuli in the stomach while the ________ phase of stimulation can be started by simply seeing or smelling food.

h. Gastric motility and emptying is increased by __________ while it is slowed by __________, _________ and _________.

i. ______________ are lipoproteins used for removing excess cholesterol from the body.

j. Very low pH in the stomach stimulates _____________ to _________ (increase/decrease) gastrin release while higher pH than normal leads to a(n) ______ (increase/decrease) of gastrin secretion from G-cells.

k. The hormone ___________ stimulates pepsinogen secretion from the gastric mucosa while the hormone _________ stimulates pancreatic protease secretions like trypsinogen, and chymotrypsiongen.

l. ______________ are lipoproteins comprised of the largest amount of cholesterol and are considered ‘bad cholesterol’.

m. The hormone ___________ stimulates smooth muscle contractions of the stomach and small intestine.

n. Secretion of the hormone ___________ is stimulated by fatty acids and promotes secretion of pancreatic enzymes and gallbladder contractions.

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In lifting a basket of laundry off the floor, fill in the blanks below, detailing one...

In lifting a basket of laundry off the floor, fill in the blanks below, detailing one muscle working at the designated joint, and in what manner.

Joint Muscle Concentric/Eccentric/Isometric
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand

In going from standing to sitting, fill in the blanks below, detailing one muscle working at the designated joint, and in what manner.

Joint Muscle Concentric/Eccentric/Isometric
Hip
Knee
Ankel

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1. Fill in the blanks: Bile is produced by the _________ and stored and concentrated in...

1. Fill in the blanks: Bile is produced by the _________ and stored and concentrated in the _______.

2. Folds of the small intestinal mucosa are known as:

a. microvilli

b. circular folds

c. intestinal crypts

d. villi

3. True/False: Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, correct it so it becomes a true statement.

____ a. The peritoneal cavity is located between the visceral peritoneum and the mesentery.

____ b. The shortest segment of the small intestine is the duodenum.

____ c. Filiform papillae are keratinized projections from the tongue that help physically break down food.

____ d. Pancreatic islets are the exocrine portion of the pancreas.

____ e. The ileocecal valve regulates flow from the stomach to the duodenum.

____ f. The vermiform appendix is a blind-ended sac that contains lymphoid follicles.

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Germ cell proliferation through mitosis: in males, this occurs __


Germ cell proliferation through mitosis: in males, this occurs _______________________ and in females, this occurs ________________________.



throughout life, throughout life



only before birth, only before birth



only before birth, throughout life



throughout life, only before birth



throughout life, only before puberty



only before puberty, only before birth



only before puberty, only before puberty



only before birth, only before puberty

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While heart rate is suppressed, blood still flows readily through Big Jim's heart. Complete the following pathway where appropriate:


While heart rate is suppressed, blood still flows readily through Big Jim's heart. Complete the following pathway where appropriate:

Deoxygenated blood flows into the _______ atrium and then through the _______ valve to the ________ ventricle.

From here, blood flows through the semilunar valve into the pulmonary ________ , which takes deoxygenated blood to the ______ where it is oxygenated.

Oxygenated blood then returns to the heart via the pulmonary ________ and into the ______ atrium.

From this chamber, blood flows through the _______ valve and into the _______ ventricle.

As this chamber contracts it sends blood to the body through the _________ .

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a. The vesical venous plexus drains into the _______________________________.

Fill-in the blanks to complete the following statements.

a. The vesical venous plexus drains into the _______________________________.

b. The ovarian venous plexus drains into the _______________________________.

c. The uterine venous plexus drains into the _______________________________, traveling upward on either side of the pelvis.

d. The uterine veins and superior vesical veins drain into the anterior trunks of the _______________________________.

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If someone had extra long chordae tendineae on their mitral valve this would most likely affect...

If someone had extra long chordae tendineae on their mitral valve this would most likely affect the valve how and why?

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why does the maximum contractile force generated by heart increase with preload?

why does the maximum contractile force generated by heart increase with preload?

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Describe what happens to the respiratory system during high intensity sport performance such as cheerleading to...

  1. Describe what happens to the respiratory system during high intensity sport performance such as cheerleading to increase ventilation rate (i.e. muscles involves, partial pressures of O2 & CO2, RCC inputs, etc.).

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Direction of Muscle Fibers: In relation to an imaginary line usually in the midline of the...

Direction of Muscle Fibers: In relation to an imaginary line usually in the midline of the body or the longitudinal axis of a bone.

Number of Origins:

Location of Attachments: Named according to their points of origin and insertion

Muscle Action: (Flexor, Extensor, Abductor, Adductor)

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If blood calcium levels drop, the parathyroid gland releases the hormone called  ____________ . This hormone has...

If blood calcium levels drop, the parathyroid gland releases the hormone called  ____________ . This hormone has multiple effects.

(1) The hormone stimulates bone cells to break down bone tissue and  ____________  calcium ion into the blood.

(2) The hormone stimulates the  ____________  to conserve calcium ions, preventing their excretion, and to activate vitamin  ____________  which increases calcium uptake from the diet.

(3) The hormone increases the  ____________  of calcium from the intestines.

The result of the these hormonal effects is to  ____________  blood calcium levels.

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31. The most common type of sinus arrhythmia, the one related to respiration, is: a. a...

31. The most common type of sinus arrhythmia, the one related to respiration, is:

a. a normal phenomenon commonly seen in middle aged adults

b. caused by decreased vagal activity

c. caused by the sympathetic effect on the SA node

d. extremely rare in children

20. Monitoring lead MCL1 is obtained by attaching the positive electrode from lead ______________:

a. II, to the left chest below the clavicle

b. II, to the middle of the sternum at the level of the fourth intercostal space

c. III, to the left side of the sternum in the fourth intercostal space

d. III, to the right side of the anterior chest in the fourth intercostal space next to the sternum

10. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system. Slowing of the heart rate by the vagus nerve occurs when:

a. The nerve fires more rapidly

b. The nerve is blocked by atropine

c. The nerve is severed

d. The patient is given a stimulant

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