Human Physiology Flashcards
Bottom Number of Blood pressure?
Diastolic
Optimum time for ice pack is 10min. This is to avoid____
Hunting Response
Redness and swelling during inflammation process are caused by all what 4 actions
Histamine
Prostaglands
Serotonin
Bradykinin
What is the level of desired cholesterol?
Less than or equal to 200mg/100ml
Known as separation of electrically charged particles?
Resting membrane material
What does a motor unit consist of?
Motor neuron, muscle fibers that intenervates
What mineral must be present for muscle contraction?
Ca++. Calcium
ATP during muscle contractions produce what?
ADP+CP4
What process breaks down minerals fat, carbs,and proteins?
Krebs cycle
Scerotomic pain is transported by what type of nerve fiber?
Unmelynated C fibers
Muscle fiber arrangements are made up of?
Fusiform
Pennate
What is amenorrhea?
Absence of flow during menses
What should be avoided by a patient who has frequent constipation?
Laxatives or enemas
What phase of menstrual cycle does a Graafian follicle mature?
Follicular
What are 2 phases of menstruation?
Menrche
Follicular