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| the type of cell responsible for the transmission of impulses through the nervous system is what? |
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| What system is anatomically composed of the brain and spinal cord? |
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| Central Nervous System (CNS) |
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| Functions that an animal does not have to consciously control, such as peristalsis in the intestine, are influenced by what? |
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| The cranial nerves and spinal nerves are anatomically part of what system? |
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| Periphreal nervouse system (PNS) |
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| Sensory nerves are concidered... |
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| Afferent nerves (towards) |
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| An imbalance of what minerals can affect nerve function? |
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| Sodium and potassium (Na, K) |
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| Blocking parasympathetic stimulation could cause all of the following except: |
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-dry mouth
-constricting pupils
-decreased GI activity
-increased heart rate |
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| What neurotransmitter is most responsible for the "fight or flight" reaction? |
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| What are some examples of EFFERENT nerves? |
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-Postganglionic sypathetic
-parasympathetic
-nerves to voluntary skeletal muscle |
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| Which ion is responsible for repolarization of a neuron during an action potential? |
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| All of the following compose the brainstem, except: |
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all are examples of catecholamines, except...
Norephinephrine
acetylcholine
epinephrine
dopamine |
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| What substance causes breakdown of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft? |
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| The space between the nerve and the sarcolemma of the muscle is the... |
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| The two ions that are actively pumped into and out of cells resulting in the polarization of the cells are... |
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-protective mechanism
-Diversion of attention reduces pain perception
-referred pain is that which is preceived as coming from an exterior part of the body but is actually coming form the viscera |
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| T/F The taste bud is a receptor organ for olfaction |
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| The greatest number of taste buds are associated with the... |
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| A chemical odorous signal secreted by one animal to influence the behavior of another animal is what? |
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| The movement of fluid in the membranous semicircular canals move hair cells of the ampullae therein. This apprises the brain about... |
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| Which component of the ear relies on fluid conduction of sound waves for its function? |
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| Equalization of pressure between the middle ear and the body exterior is accomplished by way of the: |
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| The observation of a picg with its head tilted and an awkward sense of body balance would indicate malfunction within the... |
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| Vestibular structure of the inner ear |
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| The sensory receptor of the inner ear that converts sound energy to a nerve impulse is known as the... |
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| T/F A green dye placed into the conjunctival sac of a horse should later appear in the nasal cavity if the nasolacrimal apparatus is functioning properly: |
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| T/F The function of the tapetum is to focus light on the retina |
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| T/F For the lens to become convex and to incease convergence of incoming light, the ciliary muscals must relax |
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| Four major types of tissue in body: |
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-Muscular
-Nervous
-Epithelial
-Connective |
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| How can exocrine glands be classified? |
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-Ducts (simple, compound)
- Secretory Components (tubular, alveolar, acinar)
-Products (merocrine, apocrine, holocrine) |
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| Blood is an example of what type of connective tissue? |
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| What is true regarding cartilage tissue? |
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| composed of Chondrocytes and a matrix that helps withstand compression |
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| T/F Cardiac tissue is non-striated, involuntary muscle |
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| Name one location on the animal's body to assess mucous membrane color... |
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| Three major components of connective tissue |
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-ground substances
-fibers
-cells |
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