Cardiovascular — Flashcards

Which photoreceptor is sensitive to high-intensity light? _____

In general, leukotrienes cause vaso-_____

What type of nerve fibers (2) sense sharp pain & cold in the lateral dorsal horn of the spinal cord? _____

What is the effect of endocannabinoids on appetite?_____

Anterior spinal artery occlusion results in signs of bilateral _____ motoneuron lesion below the infarct

What is the effect of ghrelin on appetite? _____

Which female sex steroid causes increased myometrial (uterine) contractility/excitability?_____

In _____, the HMP shunt provides a source of NADPH for NADPH oxidase activity, which is used for respiratory burst

Which female sex steroid is responsible for increased body temperature?_____

The left ventricle compensates for increased afterload by _____ in order to decrease wall tension