Cardiovascular — Flashcards

The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus primarily secretes oxytocin

What is the major factor determing autoregulation of blood flow to the brain?_____

_____ is the speed at which action potentials are propagated within the tissue

Growth hormone has _____ effects in muscle (anabolic/catabolic)

Following platelet adhesion (primary hemostasis), there is platelet _____

Post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons may utilize _____ as a neurotransmitter, which binds to 1, 2, 1, and 2 receptors

Hypoxia may be caused by _____, due to decreased levels of hematocrit and Hb

As long as lactation continues, _____ is suppressed, due to inhibitory effects of prolactin on GnRH, FSH, and LH

Loss of which hormones/neurotransmitters (2) are implicated in the pathogenesis of achalasia? _____

Increased body temperature causes _____ sympathetic nervous system activity