miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
what protein in the blood is used to transport bilirubin to the liver?
A
Albumin (also important for maintaining osmotic pressures)
2
Q
what is haematocrit?
A
red blood cell volume
3
Q
What is myogenic contraction?
A
Myogenic contraction refers to a contraction initiated by the myocyte cell itself instead of an outside occurrence or stimulus such as nerve innervation.
4
Q
What is Excitation–contraction coupling?
A
Excitation–contraction coupling is a term coined in 1952 to describe the physiological process of converting an electrical stimulus to a mechanical response.
5
Q
parasympathetic n.s. neurotransmitter
A
acetylcholine
6
Q
sympathetic n.s. neurotransmitter
A
norepinephrine
