Anatomy and Physiology

List and describe the two principal divisions of the peripheral nervous system a

List and describe the two principal divisions of the peripheral nervous system a

List and describe the two principal divisions of the peripheral nervous system and their subdivisions.

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padre

Does ATP bind to the light chain of Myosin or the heavy chain?

Does ATP bind to the light chain of Myosin or the heavy chain?

Does ATP bind to the light chain of Myosin or the heavy chain?

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micro205

At a chemical synapse, the intensity of the stimulus is coded for by _______.

At a chemical synapse, the intensity of the stimulus is coded for by _______.

At a chemical synapse, the intensity of the stimulus is coded for by _______.
A) the size of the action potential and the amount of neurotransmitter released
B) the amount of calcium that enters the axon terminal
C) the amount of neuro

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milestone23

A thick midline ridge in the thyroid cartilage that is sometimes referred to as

A thick midline ridge in the thyroid cartilage that is sometimes referred to as

A thick midline ridge in the thyroid cartilage that is sometimes referred to as the Adam's apple is technically named the
A) laryngeal prominence.
B) epiglottis.
C) glottis.
D) cricoid extension.
E) Adam's apple.

barry   693   2 Replies

barry

Sweat glands contain (Multiple Choice)

Sweat glands contain (Multiple Choice)

Sweat glands contain
A) cholinergic receptors.
B) alpha receptors.
C) beta receptors.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers are correct.

colleen   693   1 Reply

padre

Discuss the four stages of mitosis

Discuss the four stages of mitosis

Discuss the four stages of mitosis

colleen   693   3 Replies

marklasorsa

need answers for physioex 9.0 exercise 3!

need answers for physioex 9.0 exercise 3!

im not good at chemistry, just need some help

ashlysingh1   693   1 Reply

bio_man

Help with physiology

Help with physiology

I answered these questions best of my ability but apparently they are wrong yet i still think they are correct. please help, the bold answers are the answers i put. thanks

45) An electrical synapse:
a) Crosses four leaflets of 2 ph

timorito   693   1 Reply

spammonia

What are the functions of helper T cells?

What are the functions of helper T cells?

What are the functions of helper T cells?

colleen   693   2 Replies

bio_man

Which of these results when hormone secretion is regulated by a negative feedback mechanism?

Which of these results when hormone secretion is regulated by a negative feedback mechanism?

 Which of these results when hormone secretion is regulated by a negative feedback mechanism?
A. The concentration of a hormone remains within a narrow normal range.
B. Hormones determine the metabolic rate of all cells.
C. Hor

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bio_man

Briefly identify and describe the structure and function of a typical motor neur

Briefly identify and describe the structure and function of a typical motor neur

I'm going over my textbook but having some difficulties coming up with the answer for this one. Thank you for any help!!!

Briefly identify and describe the structure and function of a typical motor neuron.

Bella Di   694   1 Reply

psyche360

Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive. What does this mean?

Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive. What does this mean?

Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive. What does this mean?
A) Antibodies to A and B are present in the red cells.
B) There are no antibodies to A, to B, or to Rh antigens in the plasma.
C) He can only receive blood from a

Edwindsor   694   3 Replies

ancra

Increasing the voltage resulted in which of the following?

Increasing the voltage resulted in which of the following?

Increasing the voltage resulted in which of the following?
A) an increase in the rate of propagation of the action potential
B) a decrease in the rate of propagation of the action potential
C) no change to the action potential
D)

MeGusta!   694   3 Replies

milestone23

REVIEW SHEET 30 ANATOMY OF THE HEART

REVIEW SHEET 30 ANATOMY OF THE HEART

A. BRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERY
B. SUPERIOR VENA CAVA
C. RIGHT PULMONARY ARTERY
D. ASCENDING AORTA
E. PULMONARY TRUNK
F. RIGHT PULMONARY VEINS
2

AN ANTERIOR VIEW OF THE HEART
(F - L)
G. RIGHT ATRIUM

les929   694   2 Replies

AZS

A mutant mice has its Loop of Henle upside down and it has been noticed that water wasting in this ...

A mutant mice has its Loop of Henle upside down and it has been noticed that water wasting in this ...

A mutant mice has its Loop of Henle upside down and it has been noticed that water wasting in this mutant mice has increased. Explain why this specific mutation has caused water wasting to increase in this mutant mice.

student93   694   2 Replies

ak47_

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid salivary glands would

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid salivary glands would

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid salivary glands would
A) result in the production of a more viscous saliva.
B) impair the lubricating properties of the saliva.
C) interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth.
D) eli

barry   694   2 Replies

barry

Providing antibody-mediated or humoral immunity is primarily the job of (the)

Providing antibody-mediated or humoral immunity is primarily the job of (the)

Providing antibody-mediated or humoral immunity is primarily the job of (the)
A) B cells.
B) T cells.
C) macrophages.
D) granulocytes.
E) All of the answers are correct.

barry   694   2 Replies

barry

Describe the two general meanings of the term membrane, as used in biology. Whic

Describe the two general meanings of the term membrane, as used in biology. Whic

Describe the two general meanings of the term membrane, as used in biology. Which usage indicates layers of cells and which indicates layers of molecules?

colleen   694   1 Reply

padre

The repeated use of drugs such as cocaine results in a decrease in the response

The repeated use of drugs such as cocaine results in a decrease in the response

The repeated use of drugs such as cocaine results in a decrease in the response of the neurons to the drug. Why?

colleen   694   1 Reply

biobio

What is the role of erythropoietin?

What is the role of erythropoietin?

What is the role of erythropoietin?

colleen   694   1 Reply

bio_man

What factors have been identified that can cause an increased risk of heart atta

What factors have been identified that can cause an increased risk of heart atta

What factors have been identified that can cause an increased risk of heart attack?

ppk   694   2 Replies

ppk

What is MBCC?

What is MBCC?

MBCC is a specific type of skin cancer. It stands for Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma. The key part here is the metastatic nature of the cancer; in other words, its ability to spread throughout the body. Non-metastatic BCC cases are generally easily

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kahnsg

Briefly state the functions of the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Briefly state the functions of the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Briefly state the functions of the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

dolby   695   2 Replies

dolby

When the left flow tube radius was increased, _______.

When the left flow tube radius was increased, _______.

When the left flow tube radius was increased, _______.
A) the flow rate decreased      B) the stroke volume decreased
C) the stroke volume increased      D) the flow rate increased

MeGusta!   695   3 Replies

milestone23

if the cell is in a steady state what concentation of non electrolyte must be pr

if the cell is in a steady state what concentation of non electrolyte must be pr

if the cell is in a steady state what concentration of non electrolyte must be present outside the cell?

kourtneydvonne   695   1 Reply

duddy

____ refers to the consistency of measures, whereas ____ refers to the truthfulness of a measurement

____ refers to the consistency of measures, whereas ____ refers to the truthfulness of a measurement

____ refers to the consistency of measures, whereas ____ refers to the truthfulness of a measurement.
a.   Reliability; validity
b.   Validity; reliability
c.   Variance from the mean; standardization
d.   Standardization; variance from t

Kellman   696   2 Replies

Kellman

You have been called upon to demonstrate the technique for listening to heart valve sounds

You have been called upon to demonstrate the technique for listening to heart valve sounds

you have been called upon to demonstrate the technique for listening to heart valve sounds A) explain where yo would position your stethoscope 1) the aortic valve of a patient with severe insufficiency and2) a stonotic mitral valve B) during which pe

laurenepayton   696   4 Replies

Shealynn Foote

metabolic rate - acidosis or alkalosis

metabolic rate - acidosis or alkalosis

     b.  List a situation that would raise metabolic rate, indicate if it would cause  
          metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, and explain why.  




     c

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summer88

Antigens with epitopes in common _______.

Antigens with epitopes in common _______.

Antigens with epitopes in common _______.
A) can have partial identity
B) can have nonidentity
C) can be identical
D) can have partial identity and can be identical
E) can have partial identity, can be identical and can have

MeGusta!   696   3 Replies

milestone23

Dehydration may cause some ions to become concentrated. If a person was sufferin

Dehydration may cause some ions to become concentrated. If a person was sufferin

Dehydration may cause some ions to become concentrated. If a person was suffering from severe hyperkalemia, you would expect
A) the potassium ion concentration of the interstitial fluid to be less than normal.
B) the membrane potential of n

colleen   696   1 Reply

padre

characteristics that determine gender

characteristics that determine gender

What are the characteristics that determine gender (consider genetic, anatomical, hormonal, and other factors)? Is it always the case that genetic, psychological, and physical gender cues indicate the same gender? Explain your answer, citing specific

ppk   696   1 Reply

bio_man

What are the important ions for most neurons when considering changes in membrane potential?

What are the important ions for most neurons when considering changes in membrane potential?

1.   What are the important ions for most neurons when considering changes in membrane potential?

Crazygirl76857   697   2 Replies

DLS

The portion of the large intestine closest to the liver is the

The portion of the large intestine closest to the liver is the

The portion of the large intestine closest to the liver is the
A) cecum.
B) descending colon.
C) transverse colon.
D) rectum.

snowhite   697   3 Replies

WideEyes

Which vessel is missing from the following statement? "Tracing blood that drains from the large inte

Which vessel is missing from the following statement? "Tracing blood that drains from the large inte

Which vessel is missing from the following statement? "Tracing blood that drains from the large intestine, we find that blood drains from the distal colon is collected in the inferior mesenteric vein, merges with the splenic vein then directed t

snowhite   697   3 Replies

WideEyes

What is the optimal pH for lipase activity? How can you tell?

What is the optimal pH for lipase activity? How can you tell?

What is the optimal pH for lipase activity? How can you tell?

livestrong136   697   3 Replies

bio_man

Help!! on physiology question

Help!! on physiology question

Im working on my review questions for my midterm and I cant seem to figure out if the effect of tissue edema on O2 and CO2 exchange between blood and the surrounding cells would have an increasing or decreasing rate on gas exchange? Im assuming decre

alexa_daneluk   697   1 Reply

bio_man

Raynaud's disease ________. (Multiple Choice)

Raynaud's disease ________. (Multiple Choice)

Raynaud's disease ________.
A) occurs primarily in association with injury to the spinal cord
B) is frequently life threatening
C) is characterized by exaggerated vasoconstriction in the extremities
D) is induced by heat stre

Edwindsor   698   3 Replies

ancra

Here are some questions for Kinesiology, thanks!

Here are some questions for Kinesiology, thanks!

1. Take the position of a runner in the starting blocks for a short running race. Place one foot forward and one foot back while placing your hands on the starting line.

a. In what position is the hip joint for the forward leg (flexed, ext

shadowraven   698   2 Replies

eddieww

The Hering-Breuer reflex (Multiple Choice)

The Hering-Breuer reflex (Multiple Choice)

The Hering-Breuer reflex 
A) functions to increase ventilation with changes in blood pressure. 
B) alters pulmonary ventilation when the  PO2 changes. 
C) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PCO2 changes. 

nite_n_day   698   2 Replies

nite_n_day

Retrovirus

Retrovirus

The retrovirus HIV frequently undergoes mutations, making it difficult for scientists to develop a single effective vaccine. When flu vaccines are administered, patients are told that they are only protected from one strain of the flu and are still a

ppk   698   1 Reply

duddy