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Wave of Depolarization - ANSWERSan advancing wave of charge reversal as the nerve impulse advance a long the neuron Wakefullness system - ANSWERSconsists of a central core in the brainstem with neurons that radiate to the cortex Vomiting Center - ANSWERSthe center in the brainstem that induces vomiting Vital Centers - ANSWERScenters in the brainstem that control such physiologic processes as blood pressure and pulse, depth and rate of respiration Vestibular nerve - ANSWERSpart of the...

Myocardium -ANSWER specialized muscle, unique ability to contract on its own. w/out stimulation by nerves The heart has four chambers, what are they? -ANSWER Two upper chambers receive blood are called Atria. The left atrium receives blood from the lungs via the pulmonary vein and is oxygen-rich; the right atrium receives blood from the peripheral curculation (THE BODY) and is oxygen-poor. Right Ventricle of the heart -ANSWER Sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Left Ventriclue of the...