Discuss the application for a drug which lowers the action potential threshold

What will be an ideal response


Answer: Drugs which reduce the AP threshold has wide application as antiarrhythmic drugs, to abolish tachyarrhythmias and to treat hyperkalemia.

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Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the gluteus maximus?

A) semitendinosus B) biceps femoris C) semimembranosus D) rectus femoris

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a. true b. false

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Which of the following is an accurate description of breathing mechanics?

A. The relaxation of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating a vacuum that draws in air. B. The contraction of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating a vacuum that draws in air. C. The contraction of the diaphragm reduces the thoracic volume, creating a positive pressure that forces air out. D. The contraction of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating positive pressure that draws in air.

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