Cardiovascular — Flashcards

Oxytocin causes powerful rhythmic contractions of _____ muscle

The changes of the myocardium in myocardial hibernation lead to decreased _____

What is the effect of somatostatin and opioids on ACTH secretion?_____

How does cardiac output change during pregnancy?_____

What is the effect of sleep on growth hormone secretion?_____

_____ is the single most important hormone for normal growth to adult size

What phases of the myocardial action potential are not present in an SA node action potential?_____

_____ is a mechanism in which a hormone decreases the number or affinity of its receptors in a target tissue

Myelin wraps and insulates axons, thus _____ the space (length) constant

Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) is secreted from _____ neurons in the gallbladder, small intestine, and sphincters