Human Anatomy and Physiology : Systems Physiology

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #153 : Neural Physiology

The Renshaw cells in the spinal cord release which neurotransmitter?

Possible Answers:

Dopamine

GABA

Glutamate

Glycine

Acetylcholine

Correct answer:

Glycine

Explanation:

Renshaw cells are interneurons in the spinal cord that release the inhibitory neurotransmitter glycine.

Example Question #1 : Help With Neurotransmitter And Receptor Physiology

What are competitive inhibitors?

Possible Answers:

Molecules that compete directly with ligands by binding reversibly to the active site

Molecules that bind covalently to protein and changes its activity

Molecules that bind to active site and cannot be displaced by ligands

Molecules that alter the 3D shape of protein, which may be irreversible

Correct answer:

Molecules that compete directly with ligands by binding reversibly to the active site

Explanation:

Competitive inhibitors directly compete with ligands for the same binding sites (active sites). Irreversible inhibitors are molecules that bind irreversible to the active site. Covalent modulators are molecules that bind covalently to proteins and changes their activity. pH and temperature may alter the 3D shape of the protein and can be irreversible, while ligand binding, and competitive inhibition is a reversible process that involves the formation of weak, not covalent, bonds.

Example Question #6 : Help With Neurotransmitter And Receptor Physiology

Cholinergic neurons release which neurotransmitter?

Possible Answers:

Norepinephrine

Acetylcholine

Nitric oxide

Substance P

Correct answer:

Acetylcholine

Explanation:

Cholinergic neurons, whether in the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system, release acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter. Nonadrenergic, noncholinergic neurons include some postganglionic parasympathetic neurons of the gastrointestinal tract, which release substance P and nitric oxide. Adrenergic neurons release norepinephrine. 

Example Question #7 : Help With Neurotransmitter And Receptor Physiology

Which neurotransmitter is released by adrenergic neurons?

Possible Answers:

Acetylcholine

Norepinephrine

Substance P

Nitric oxide

Correct answer:

Norepinephrine

Explanation:

Norepinephrine is released by adrenergic neurons.

Cholinergic neurons release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter (in the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system).

Nonadrenergic, noncholinergic neurons (which include postganglionic parasympathetic neurons of the gastrointestinal tract) release substance P and nitric oxide.

Example Question #8 : Help With Neurotransmitter And Receptor Physiology

The entry of which ion into the presynaptic terminal cause synaptic vesicles to release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft? 

Possible Answers:

Potassium 

Acetylcholine 

Calcium 

Sodium 

Magnesium 

Correct answer:

Calcium 

Explanation:

The depolarization of the presynaptic membrane causes voltage-gated calcium channels to enter from the extracellular space. This causes the synaptic vessels which are docked on the presynaptic terminal to fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release the neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft. 

Example Question #621 : Systems Physiology

Which of the following neurotransmitters is found at the neuromuscular junction? 

Possible Answers:

Glutamate 

Acetylcholine 

GABA 

Epinephrine 

Norepinephrine 

Correct answer:

Acetylcholine 

Explanation:

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter found at the neuromuscular junction and many other synapses found in the nervous system. It binds to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane to induce muscular contraction.

Example Question #622 : Systems Physiology

What is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the brain? 

Possible Answers:

Dopamine 

Glutamate 

None of these

Serotonin 

Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) 

Correct answer:

Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) 

Explanation:

GABA is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Glutamate is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopamine is a monoamine which can sometimes be inhibitory, but is not the most common. 

Example Question #623 : Systems Physiology

What is the name of the sensory receptors that are associated with pain? 

Possible Answers:

Nociceptors 

Thermoreceptors

Chemoreceptors 

Mechanoreceptors 

Photoreceptors

Correct answer:

Nociceptors 

Explanation:

Nociceptors are pain receptors that. Mechanoreceptors respond when tissue is deformed by mechanical forces. Photoreceptors respond to light. Chemoreceptors respond to chemicals. Thermoreceptors respond to changes in temperature. 

Example Question #624 : Systems Physiology

Tactile receptors belong to the class of mechanical receptors and respond to deformation of the skin. 

This tactile receptor is located in the dermal papillae of hairless skin. They are found in the lips, fingertips, palms, soles, and external genitalia. These receptors play a large role in the human's ability to perform fine tactile movements with the fingertips. 

Possible Answers:

Pacinian corpuscles 

Merkel cells 

None of these 

Meissner's corpuscles 

Carcinoma 

Correct answer:

Meissner's corpuscles 

Explanation:

Pacinian corpuscles are found in deeper in the dermis rather than in the dermal papillae. Merkel cells are found in the epidermal-dermal border and are responsible for perception of light and touch. Carcinoma is a type of tumor. Meissner's corpuscles are the mechanoreceptors that are found in the dermal papillae, and are very sensitive to light touches.

Example Question #625 : Systems Physiology

__________ is a non-opioid peptide that play an important excitatory role in the pain pathway. 

Possible Answers:

None of these

Substance P 

Enkephalin

Dopamine 

Serotonin 

Correct answer:

Substance P 

Explanation:

When there is tissue damage, substance P plays a very important role in the sensation of pain through stimulating primary afferent neurons in pain perception pathways. Enkephalin is a neurotransmitter that inhibits the neurons that transmit pain impulses to the brain. Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter and dopamine is a catecholamine/phenethylamine neurotransmitter. 

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