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Intro To Anatomy Flashcards

1
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What does Anatomy study?

A

Study of structure

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What does Physiology study?

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Study of function

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3
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What is Histology?

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Study of the microscopic structure of tissues

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4
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Define Gross Anatomy

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Study of the larger structures of the body

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5
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What is Ultra-structure?

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Study of the fine structure of cells and organelles

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What does Cell Physiology focus on?

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Functions of cells

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What is Systems Physiology?

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Study of the functions of organ systems

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What is Molecular Physiology?

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Study of the functions of molecules within cells

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What is the first step in the classical reductionist approach?

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System

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10
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What is the role of pacemaker cells?

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Generate impulses that control heart rate

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Where is the sinoatrial (SA) node located?

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In the heart

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12
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What effect does phosphorylation of the L-type Ca channel have?

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Increases its tendency to open

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13
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What neurotransmitter increases heart rate during exercise?

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Noradrenaline

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14
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What happens to membrane potential in pacemaker cells when stimulated by noradrenaline?

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Reaches threshold more quickly

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15
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What does the patch-clamp technique measure?

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Ca current through individual ion channels

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16
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True or False: The increase in heart rate during exercise is primarily due to increased sympathetic nerve activity.

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True

17
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What is the link established by functional genomics?

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Link between system/organ function and individual genes

18
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What are ‘knockout’ mice used for?

A

Investigating the function of specific genes

19
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What is an example of a blocker used in treating hypertension?

A

L-type Ca channel blockers

20
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What does increased circulating adrenaline do?

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Increases heart rate

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