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Which factor does NOT induce vasodilation?
What is reactive hyperemia primarily caused by?
What is the main control of blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise?
Which cardiovascular change is NOT associated with moderate exercise?
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What occurs during exercise regarding stroke volume?
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What influences arterial blood pressure?
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If cardiac output increases, what must occur for arterial blood pressure to remain constant?
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Which blood vessels have the highest cross-sectional area?
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What will happen to heart rate when norepinephrine is released from sympathetic nerves?
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Which type of channels are opened by norepinephrine and epinephrine to induce faster diastolic depolarization?
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What type of receptors do norepinephrine and epinephrine primarily bind to in the heart?
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Acetylcholine binding to its receptors in the heart primarily opens which type of channels?
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What is the primary effect of acetylcholine binding to its receptors in the heart?
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Which term refers to the volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole?
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Which of the following factors will NOT increase venous return?
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What is the main force causing fluids to enter the venous end of a capillary?
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Which type of filament attaches to dense bodies in smooth muscle cells?
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What feature distinguishes smooth muscle cells from other muscle types?
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What allows smooth muscle to maintain contraction over long periods?
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What describes the difference between autonomic and somatic motor pathways?
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What is a characteristic of postganglionic sympathetic neurons?
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How does sympathetic stimulation typically affect heart rate?
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Which type of fibers secrete norepinephrine?
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What is true about the adrenal medulla?
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Which type of glial cell primarily contributes to the tightness of the blood-brain barrier?
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What would be the sodium equilibrium potential with an extracellular Na+ concentration of 145 mEq/L and an intracellular concentration of 14 mEq/L?
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The resting membrane potential is closest to the equilibrium potential for which ion?
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Hyperkalemia would result in which of the following effects on resting membrane potential?
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What primarily inhibits neurotransmitter release at the axon terminal?
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During action potentials, which ion movement causes the rapid upstroke?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the function of ligand-gated Cl- channels?
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What occurs during hyperpolarization in a neuron?
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Which type of motor neurons must synapse with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors?
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What is the likely result of damage to the autonomic motor nerves?
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Where do autonomic preganglionic neurons originate?
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Which fibers have slower nerve conduction due to being thin and unmyelinated?
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Where do parasympathetic preganglionic neurons predominantly originate?
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Which type of nerves innervate cutaneous effectors such as blood vessels and sweat glands?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is dominant during stressful situations?
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Bright light stimulates pupil diameter regulation through which type of nerves?
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What is the effect of increased extracellular K+ on vasodilation?
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What primarily causes increased blood flow after the removal of constriction?
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What is the main control mechanism for blood flow to skeletal muscles during physical activity?
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What occurs to peripheral resistance if cardiac output rises?
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Which blood vessels experience the lowest blood pressure?
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What is the primary consequence of inhibiting the baroreceptor reflex?
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What effect does increased blood pressure have on sympathetic outflow from the baroreceptors?
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During exercise, which of the following does NOT typically happen?
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What is the main function of myosin during muscle contraction?
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Which protein filament is primarily responsible for composing the thick filament?
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What structure serves as the signaling point for muscle contraction by releasing Ca2+ ions?
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Which complex contains proteins identified as I, T, and C types?
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What happens to myosin heads during rigor mortis?
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During muscle contraction, what happens to the Z disc?
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Which molecule inhibits the binding of myosin heads to actin when the muscle is relaxed?
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What activates the myosin head to initiate cross-bridging with actin?
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What is the role of ATP in muscle relaxation?
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Which structure is responsible for carrying action potentials to trigger muscle contraction?
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Which type of filament is attached to dense bodies in smooth muscle cells?
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What characteristic of smooth muscle cells allows them to maintain contraction for extended periods?
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What is true regarding the innervation of smooth muscle cells?
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Which of the following structures are not innervated by autonomic motor nerves?
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The adrenal medulla primarily secretes which of the following when stimulated?
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Which type of fibers primarily secrete norepinephrine?
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What distinguishes preganglionic and postganglionic sympathetic neurons?
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How does sympathetic stimulation typically affect heart rate?
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Which type of receptors are found on the surface of postganglionic sympathetic neurons?
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Which of the following statements regarding postganglionic parasympathetic fibers is accurate?
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Which neurotransmitter is released by most postganglionic sympathetic nerves?
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What effect do M2 receptors have in the heart?
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Which organ responds to sympathoadrenal stimulation with glycogenolysis and secretion of glucose?
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What is the primary action of atropine on the body's systems?
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Which of the following organs is dually innervated by both divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is NOT true of the relative refractory period?
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Which of the following chemicals stimulates action potentials in postsynaptic cells?
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What action produces an IPSP on the postsynaptic membrane?
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Which statement about the A band during skeletal muscle contraction is true?
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What is the role of myosin light chain kinase in muscle contraction?
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What structure is known as the light band in skeletal muscle?
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Which region of the sarcolemma is specialized for neuromuscular junction communication?
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What occurs during muscle contraction when action potential frequency increases in a somatic motor neuron?
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Which ion must bind to troponin to allow myosin binding sites on actin to be accessible?
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What effect does the botulinum toxin have at the neuromuscular junction?
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Which type of motor neurons must synapse with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors?
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What would likely occur if autonomic motor nerves were damaged?
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Where do autonomic postganglionic neurons originate?
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Which autonomic division is dominant in normal body functions such as digestion?
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Which fibers have relatively slower nerve conduction due to being thin and unmyelinated?
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What is NOT true of the relative refractory period?
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Which type of chemicals stimulate action potentials in postsynaptic cells?
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What action can produce an IPSP on the postsynaptic membrane?
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What occurs to the A band during skeletal muscle contraction?
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What is the consequence of increasing the frequency of action potentials in a somatic motor neuron?
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What is the light band of a skeletal muscle known as?
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What is the specialized region of the sarcolemma at the neuromuscular junction called?
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What neurotransmitter is released by somatic motor neurons at the neuromuscular junction?
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What is the role of myosin light chain kinase in smooth muscle contraction?
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Which protein must bind to tropomyosin for myosin binding sites on actin to become accessible?
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What is the name of the functional unit of muscle that runs from one Z disc to another?
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Which protein primarily makes up the thick filament in muscle?
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What role does ATP play in muscle contraction?
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Which molecule prevents the myosin head from binding to actin in a relaxed muscle state?
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During skeletal muscle contraction, which change occurs in the H zone?
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Which structure is responsible for carrying action potentials into the muscle fibers?
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What is characterized by the continued attachment of myosin heads to actin filaments due to a lack of ATP?
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Which complex consists of proteins designated as I, T, and C types?
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What activates the myosin head to begin cross-bridging during muscle contraction?
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What structure is positioned in the center of thick filaments and composed of protein filaments?
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Which type of glial cell primarily contributes to the tightness of the blood-brain barrier?
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What would be the sodium equilibrium potential with an extracellular Na+ concentration of 145 mEq/L and an intracellular concentration of 14 mEq/L?
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The resting membrane potential is closest to the equilibrium potential for which ion?
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Hyperkalemia would have which effect on the resting membrane potential of the cell?
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What primarily inhibits neurotransmitter release at the axon terminal?
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Which ion movement causes the rapid upstroke during action potentials?
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Ligand-gated Cl- channels are likely to cause which type of postsynaptic potential?
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Leak potassium channels primarily influence which aspect of neuronal function?
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Which statement describes the phase of afterhyperpolarization during an action potential?
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The primary determinant of the resting membrane potential of a neuron is which type of channel?
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What type of receptors do norepinephrine and epinephrine predominantly interact with in the heart?
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What effect does acetylcholine binding to its receptors have on heart rate?
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The volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole is referred to as what?
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Which ion channels are primarily opened by acetylcholine in the heart?
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Increased venous return is influenced by which of the following factors?
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What is the primary factor causing fluids to enter the venous end of a capillary?
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What role does norepinephrine play in cardiac function when released from sympathetic nerves?
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Which condition would likely lead to decreased net filtration in capillaries?
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Study Notes
Blood Flow and Regulation
- Vasodilation is primarily influenced by tissue carbon dioxide levels, decreased metabolism, decreased oxygen, and increased extracellular K+.
- Reactive hyperemia refers to increased blood flow after the removal of constriction due to accumulated metabolic products.
- Active hyperemia is characterized by increased blood flow due to heightened tissue metabolism.
- Blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise is largely controlled by intrinsic metabolic signals.
- Moderate exercise results in decreased total peripheral resistance and increased blood flow to the skin, heart, and skeletal muscles.
- Stroke volume typically increases during exercise, enhancing cardiac output.
Blood Pressure and Vessel Characteristics
- Arterial blood pressure is influenced by vasoconstriction, cardiac rate, and cardiac output.
- Maintaining constant arterial blood pressure requires adjustments in peripheral resistance when cardiac output changes.
- Capillaries have the highest cross-sectional area among blood vessels, which facilitates exchange.
- Veins maintain the lowest blood pressure compared to other vessels.
- The baroreceptor reflex is vital for blood pressure regulation, with inhibition potentially affecting cardiac rate, stroke volume, and blood pressure.
Neurotransmitters and Heart Regulation
- Norepinephrine, released from sympathetic nerves, increases heart rate by opening specific ion channels that enhance diastolic depolarization.
- Norepinephrine and epinephrine bind mainly to β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart, promoting increased heart rate and contraction strength.
- Acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors, typically resulting in a decrease in heart rate.
- Sympathetic stimulation enhances cardiac conduction and contraction strength, while parasympathetic stimulation has the opposite effect.
Fluid Dynamics in Cardiovascular Function
- End-diastolic volume (EDV) describes blood volume in the ventricles at the end of diastole and is critical for stroke volume.
- Venous return can be boosted by mechanisms, except for exhalation, which does not enhance venous influx.
- Net filtration in capillaries is decreased by liver damage, hypotension, and increased cellular metabolism, affecting fluid exchange.
Edema and Complications
- Edema can result from hypertension, protein malnutrition, lymphatic obstruction, but not decreased capillary pressure.
- Elephantiasis arises due to obstruction of lymphatic drainage, linked to infections or medical conditions.
Nervous System Function and Neuron Activity
- Microglial cells do not produce myelin; oligodendrocytes fulfill this role in the CNS.
- Hyperpolarization causes cells to become more negative, and action potentials travel in one direction due to refractory periods.
- Larger diameter neurons propagate action potentials more quickly compared to smaller ones.
- Ligand-gated Cl- channels typically lead to inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) rather than excitatory (EPSPs).
Autonomic Nervous System Highlights
- Autonomic pathways use two neurons, differentiating from somatic pathways, which employ a direct one-neuron connection.
- Postganglionic sympathetic fibers originate from thoracic and lumbar spinal regions, while parasympathetic fibers arise from the brainstem and sacral regions.
- Adrenergic fibers release norepinephrine, leading to sympathetic responses like increased heart rate.
- The vagus nerve plays a significant role in regulating thoracic and abdominal organs, exemplifying parasympathetic control in daily function rather than emergency scenarios.
Muscle Characteristics
- Smooth muscle cells can maintain prolonged contraction through a latch state and may contain gap junctions, allowing coordinated contraction.
- Smooth muscle lacks intercalated discs and striations found in cardiac muscle, differentiating their structural and functional characteristics.
Blood Flow and Regulation
- Vasodilation occurs from elevated carbon dioxide levels, decreased oxygen levels, increased extracellular potassium, but not decreased tissue metabolism.
- Reactive hyperemia is characterized by increased blood flow following the removal of a constriction, due to the build-up of metabolic byproducts.
- Active hyperemia refers to increased blood flow directly related to heightened metabolism.
- During exercise, control of blood flow to skeletal muscles is predominantly intrinsic metabolic rather than extrinsic or hormonal.
- Moderate exercise leads to increased blood flow to the skin and changes in blood resistance, while stroke volume decreases.
Cardiovascular Physiology
- Increased cardiac output necessitates a decrease in peripheral resistance to maintain constant arterial blood pressure.
- In terms of blood vessels, capillaries possess the highest cross-sectional area, while veins have the lowest pressure.
- Blood pressure modulation involves vasoconstriction, cardiac rate, and cardiac output.
- The baroreceptor reflex is vital for adjusting cardiac rate and blood pressure.
Electrophysiology
- The relative refractory period is marked by inactivated sodium channels, active potassium channels, and the potential for strong stimuli to cause depolarization.
- Chemicals that elicit action potentials in postsynaptic neurons are neurotransmitters, not hormones or enzymes.
- Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) can result from the outflow of potassium or influx of chloride ions.
Muscle Contraction
- Skeletal muscle contraction keeps the A band size constant; increased frequency of action potentials boosts contraction strength.
- Thin filaments consist of actin, while myosin forms the thick filaments.
- Cross-bridge formation occurs through the binding of myosin heads to actin.
- Smooth muscle contraction involves myosin light chain kinase and can sustain long contractions through a latch state.
Neuromuscular Function
- Motor unit recruitment enhances contraction strength.
- Somatic motor neurons transmit acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.
- The sarcomere, the basic unit of muscle, spans from Z disc to Z disc, while the M line is central to thick filaments.
- ATP is essential for myosin head attachment and detachment during muscle contraction and relaxation.
Autonomic Nervous System
- Autonomic motor pathways involve two neurons; sympathetic postganglionic neurons originate from thoracic and lumbar areas.
- The adrenal medulla acts as a modified sympathetic ganglion releasing epinephrine.
- Sympathetic nervous stimulation can either complement or oppose parasympathetic effects depending on the organ.
- Norepinephrine is secreted by most postganglionic sympathetic nerves.
True/False Summary
- Cardiac output increases in tandem with heart rate; under resting conditions, blood is pumped consistently through the left ventricle.
- Edema is not caused by increased plasma proteins; hypertension raises afterload, complicating blood ejection from the ventricles.
- Sympathetic stimulation primarily influences arteriolar function, contrary to the parasympathetic division.
Cardiac Physiology
- Stroke volume refers to the amount of blood pumped by the heart per beat while cardiac rate indicates the number of beats per minute.
- Norepinephrine released from sympathetic nerves increases heart rate, enhancing cardiac output.
- Norepinephrine and epinephrine activate F-type Na+ channels, speeding up diastolic depolarization.
- These catecholamines bind primarily to β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart, facilitating various cardiac functions.
- Acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors, leading to the opening of K+ channels, resulting in decreased heart rate.
- Sympathetic stimulation increases diastolic depolarization rate, conduction rate, and contraction strength.
- End-diastolic volume (EDV) represents the volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole, essential in determining cardiac output.
- Venous return is affected by factors such as skeletal muscle pump and sympathetic stimulation but reduced by factors like exhalation.
- Edema formation can be caused by hypertension, protein malnutrition, and lymphatic blockage, but not decreased capillary pressure.
- Elephantiasis results from lymphatic drainage obstruction, leading to swelling.
Hemodynamics and Filtration
- The primary force driving fluid re-entry into the venous end of capillaries is colloid osmotic pressure in the capillary.
- Increased resistance to blood flow is usually due to increased vessel length or pressure but not decreased viscosity.
- Vascular smooth muscle responds to pressure changes through myogenic control.
Neural Tissue and Electrophysiology
- Oligodendrocytes, not microglial cells, produce myelin in the CNS.
- Hyperpolarization in cells refers to them becoming more negative; mainly controlled by leak potassium channels.
- The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the efferent portion, responsible for involuntary functions.
- Action potentials travel unidirectionally due to membrane refractoriness; they propagate faster in larger diameter neurons.
- Neurotransmitter release is inhibited by blocking Ca2+ influx in axon terminals.
- The “tightness” of the blood-brain barrier is attributed to astrocytes.
Muscle Physiology
- During skeletal muscle contraction, the A band size remains unchanged while cross-bridge formation occurs between myosin and actin.
- Muscle contraction strength increases with the frequency of action potentials in somatic motor neurons.
- Smooth muscle contraction involves myosin light chain kinase, and muscle relaxation is dependent on ATP hydrolysis.
- Myosin heads must attach to actin for contraction; this is regulated by the binding of calcium to troponin.
- Rigor mortis occurs when myosin heads remain bound to actin due to ATP depletion.
Autonomic Nervous System
- Autonomic neurons originate from multiple spinal cord regions, with preganglionic fibers being longer in the parasympathetic division.
- Cutaneous effectors are primarily innervated by sympathetic fibers, while the parasympathetic system supports normal digestive functions.
- The vagus nerve influences various organs but does not innervate the iris.
- The sympathetic division dominates in emergency responses, while the parasympathetic division is predominant during rest.
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