Binding of the neurotransmitter to its receptor causes the membrane to __________.

A. Either depolarize or hyperpolarize
B. Depolarize
C. Hyperpolarize


Answer: A. Either depolarize or hyperpolarize

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Nitric oxide released by endothelial cells in vascular smooth muscle is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation, and therefore responsible for ________.

A. penile erection B. increased blood flow to the fetus C. reduced blood flow to bronchioles D. increased blood flow in placenta

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Describe the distribution of total blood volume in the body

A) The volume is divided into the systemic venous system (13%), systemic arterial system (64%), in the heart (7%), pulmonary circulation (9%), and systemic capillaries (7%). B) The volume is divided into the systemic venous system (64%), systemic arterial system (13%), in the heart (7%), pulmonary circulation (9%), and systemic capillaries (7%). C) The volume is divided into the systemic venous system (20%), systemic arterial system (20%), in the heart (20%), pulmonary circulation (20%), and systemic capillaries (20%). D) The volume is divided into the systemic venous system (75%), systemic arterial system (5%), in the heart (5%), pulmonary circulation (5%), and systemic capillaries (10%). E) The volume is divided into the systemic venous system (50%), systemic arterial system (37%), in the heart (7%), pulmonary circulation (3%), and systemic capillaries (3%).

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A decrease in the function of the ________ can lead to accumulation of medication in the geriatric patient

A) Vessels B) Lungs C) Kidneys D) Heart

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