Slcc physiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SLCC Physiology Lab 1

SLCC Physiology Exam 1 Essay Questions With Complete Solutions Give an example of positive feedback & label the receptor, integrating center, and effector. Child birth. During labor, the cervix begins to stretch and receptor cells send signals to the brain (sensors). The signals are received in the hypothalamus (integrating center) which then releases oxytocin. Oxytocin makes contractions speed up and become more intense (effectors). The increase in contractions cause more oxytocin t...

SLCC PHYSIOLOGY EXAM- ESSAY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SLCC Human Physiology exam 4 with complete solutions

Physiology- Exam 1 SLCC Questions and Answers

SLCC 2420 PHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SLCC 2420 Physiology FINAL Questions With Complete Solutions Homeostasis and how it is maintained Negative feedback Negative feedback and positive feedback *Negative* = Main mechanism used to maintain homeostasis. Acts opposite of variable to return body to homeostasis. *Positive* = Response in the same direction as change (Moves variable further away from normal set point value) Components of a feedback loop Sensors -> Integrating Center -> Effectors

SLCC: Human Physiology exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions Type I cells (alveolar) Wall of alveoli, single layer of simple squamous epithelium Type II cells (alveolar) Secrete surfactant Alveolar Macrophage immune defense in the alveoli gas exchange Blood in capillaries meets air in alveoli at respiratory membrane where simple diffusion occurs Thoracic Cavity rib cage, intercostals, diaphragm, pleura, sternum, thoracic vertebrae Intercostal muscles Increase volume of chest cavity

SLCC: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY EXAM ANAGHA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS