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Chirlee Germain
Physiology week 7-13
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Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the __________. | ependymal cells of the choroid plexus |
An association neuron is located __________. | in the spinal cord between the sensory fiber and the motor fiber |
The meninges cover the __________. | brain and spinal cord |
The vestibular apparatus is involved in maintaining equilibrium. The vestibular apparatus consists of the __________ and the __________. | vestibule; semicircular canals |
In order to maintain balance, there are different receptors involved. The __________ are receptors within the vestibule and the __________ are receptors associated with the __________. | macula; crista ampullaris; semicircular canals |
Associated with the anterior fontanel of a newborn, the parietal and frontal bones are separated. There is a membrane covering the “exposed” area that one can feel if one touches the fontanel area lightly. This membrane would be the __________ mater. | dura |
Endocrine products are initially secreted into __________. | the bloodstream |
Steroid hormones are made from __________. | cholesterol |
Hemocytoblasts can differentiate and turn into stem cells called myeloblasts. Myeloblasts will then turn into all of the following leukocytes EXCEPT __________. | lymphocytes |
Erythropoietin is a chemical that is involved in starting the process of erythropoiesis. Erythropoietin is a(n) __________ produced by the __________. | hormone; kidneys |
If a patient has type AB blood, they could receive blood from all of the following EXCEPT __________. | A |
The lymphatic system returns excess fluid and protein to the __________. | blood circulation |
The lymphatic system absorbs __________ from the digestive system. | lipids |
When carbon dioxide is increased in the blood, it __________. | causes oxygen to bind less to hemoglobin |
Using the equation PV = constant; if the volume of the thoracic cavity increases (in other words, the size of the thoracic cavity increases), the pressure inside the thoracic cavity will __________. | decrease |
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that will digest __________. | fats |
When lipids are digested, they form __________. | glycerol and fatty acids |