Cardiovascular — Flashcards

The synthesis of growth hormone is stimulated by _____, its hypothalamic-releasing hormone

Which type of sensory receptor senses vibration and pressure?_____

T3/T4 hormones bind to _____ (cellular location) receptors

Cytotoxic (CD8+) T-cells kill virus infected, neoplastic, and donor graft cells by inducing _____

Hypothalamic control of spermatogenesis and testosterone secretion are regulated via the hormone _____

_____ are glial cells that are capable of removing excess neurotransmitters

Epinephrine causes _____ HR and cardiac contractility

How does increased efferent sympathetic firing (e.g. baroreceptor reflex) affect heart rate?_____

Which type of leukocyte is able to synthesize and release leukotrienes on demand? _____

What is the difference between the binding sites of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and nitric oxide (NO) to guanylyl cyclase receptors? _____