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Decks in this class (13)

1. Intro to the Nervous System
What types of neurons are pseudou...,
What types of neurons are bipolar,
What types of neurons are multipolar
13  cards
2. Membrane Potentials
Give 5 functions of a membrane,
What is the resting membrane pote...,
What is the concentration of k in...
7  cards
3. Neurotransmission
Name 3 inhibitory neurotransmitters,
Name 2 excitatory neurotransmitters,
Give the mechanism of action at a...
9  cards
4. Neuromuscular Junction
Where are the cell bodies of moto...,
What happens when acetylcholine b...,
Where is ach produced
12  cards
5. Autonomic Nervous System
Where do parasympathetic nerve fi...,
What are preganglionic vs postgan...,
What neurotransmitter is used in ...
19  cards
6. Muscle Structure and Contraction
Name the layers of a muscle fibre...,
What is the h zone,
What is the i band
16  cards
7. Regulation of Muscle Contraction
Describe excitation contraction c...,
What is malignant hyperthermia,
Where does the energy for contrac...
9  cards
8. Muscle Mechanics
What does the tension developed d...,
What is the initial length of a m...,
What is afterload
9  cards
9. Smooth and Heart Muscle
Describe multiunit muscle,
Describe visceral muscle,
Describe excitation contraction c...
16  cards
10. Fast and Slow Muscle, Muscle Disorders
What is a motor unit,
What is electromyography,
Describe the characteristics of f...
11  cards
11. Embryology of the Limbs
What is induction,
What is gastrulation,
What happens at the paraxial meso...
25  cards
12. Weightbearing, the Back and Locomotion
What happens if damage occurs abo...,
What happens if damage occurs bet...,
Which spinal curves are convex
22  cards
Anatomy
Tarsal tunnel
1  cards

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