Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

8th Edition

ISBN: 9780134605197

Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

Publisher: PEARSON

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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

Ch. 8.1 - Organize the following terms describing functional...Ch. 8.2 - Where do neurohormone-secreting neurons terminate?Ch. 8.2 - What is the difference between a nerve and a...Ch. 8.2 - Draw a chain of three neurons that synapse on one...Ch. 8.2 - What is the primary function of each of the...Ch. 8.2 - Name the two glial cell types that form myelin....Ch. 8.3 - Given the values in Table 8.2, use the Nernst...Ch. 8.3 - Would a cell with a resting membrane potential of...Ch. 8.3 - Would the cell membrane depolarize or...Ch. 8.3 - Match each ions movement with the type of graded...

Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 11CC Ch. 8.3 - What is the difference between conductance and...Ch. 8.3 - If you put ouabain, an inhibitor of the Na+-K+...Ch. 8.3 - The pyrethrin insecticides, derived from...Ch. 8.3 - When Na+ channel gates are resetting, is the...Ch. 8.3 - A stimulating electrode placed halfway down an...Ch. 8.3 - Place the following neurons in order of their...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 18CC Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 19CC Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 20CC Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 21CC Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 22CC Ch. 8.4 - Classify the H+-neurotransmitter exchange as...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 24CC Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 25CC Ch. 8.4 - Is Na+-dependent neurotransmitter reuptake...Ch. 8.5 - In Figure 8.24e, assume the postsynaptic neuron...Ch. 8.5 - In the graphs of Figure 8.24a, b, why doesnt the...Ch. 8.5 - Prob. 29CC Ch. 8.5 - Prob. 30CC Ch. 8 - List the three functional classes of neurons, and...Ch. 8 - Somatic motor neurons control __________, and...Ch. 8 - Prob. 3RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 4RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 5RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 6RQ Ch. 8 - Axonal transport refers to the (a) release of...Ch. 8 - Match the numbers of the appropriate...Ch. 8 - Arrange the following events in the proper...Ch. 8 - List the four major types of ion channels found in...Ch. 8 - Prob. 11RQ Ch. 8 - An action potential is (circle all correct...Ch. 8 - Choose from the following ions to fill in the...Ch. 8 - What is the myelin sheath?Ch. 8 - List two factors that enhance conduction speed.Ch. 8 - Prob. 16RQ Ch. 8 - Draw and label a graph of an action potential....Ch. 8 - Prob. 18RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 19RQ Ch. 8 - Create a map showing the organization of the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 21RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 22RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 23RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 24RQ Ch. 8 - The presence of myelin allows an axon to (choose...Ch. 8 - Define, compare, and contrast the following...Ch. 8 - Prob. 27RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 28RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 29RQ Ch. 8 - Prob. 30RQ Ch. 8 - An unmyelinated axon has a much greater...Ch. 8 - The GHK equation is sometimes abbreviated to...Ch. 8 - In each of the following scenarios, will an action...

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