The vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves carry afferent signals from peripheral chemoreceptors to a chemosensitive area in the ________
A) pons
B) pontine respiratory group
C) dorsal respiratory group
D) ventral respiratory group
E) medulla oblongata
E
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____________________ is our conscious interpretation of the external world as created by the brain from a pattern of nerve impulses delivered to it from sensory receptors
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The pharyngoesophageal sphincter is normally closed to prevent
a. air from entering the esophagus during breathing b. gastric contents from refluxing back into the esophagus c. vomiting d. esophageal secretions from leaking into the stomach e. food from entering the pharynx
What are the three steps to take for a primary survey when faced with an individual who may not be breathing?
a. Airway, breathing, circulation. b. Clear the area, check breathing, check for neck injury c. Airway, clear the area, circulation. d. Call 911, clear the area, check Breathing.
The first step in using amino acids as fuel is to ________ them
A) synthesize B) deaminate C) digest D) aminate E) transaminate