A package insert for a medication states that "this medicine is a beta receptor stimulant used to treat symptoms of asthma, emphysema and other breathing conditions. Possible side effects include fast heart rate, nervousness, tremors or nausea." Why would these symptoms be expected?
What will be an ideal response?
Stimulation of beta receptors activates the sympathetic division, overriding the parasympathetic division. Increased heart rate, nervousness, nausea, and tremors all accompany sympathetic stimulation.
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A) acetylcholine. B) norepinephrine. C) dopamine. D) serotonin. E) GABA.
The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________
A) it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock B) the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus C) it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock D) the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber
According to the Frank-Starling law of the heart, the shorter the initial length of the cardiac muscle fibers prior to contraction, the more forceful will be the subsequent contraction because the fibers are already partially contracted
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The placenta serves as an interface between the embryonic and maternal bloods for the exchange of the following substances EXCEPTÂ ________.
A. hormones B. wastes C. white blood cells D. antibodies