Autoregulation is defined as:
A) reflex bradycardia that occurs secondary to systemic hypertension.
B) an increase in mean arterial pressure to maintain cerebral blood flow.
C) the forcing of cerebrospinal fluid into the spinal cord as intracranial pressure increases.
D) a decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure that reduces intracranial pressure.
Answer: B) an increase in mean arterial pressure to maintain cerebral blood flow.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. less potassium but more negatively charged proteins. B. more potassium but fewer negatively charged proteins. C. less potassium and less negatively charged proteins. D. more potassium and more negatively charged proteins.
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A. blocks a receptor so that the neurotransmitter cannot bind. B. causes great pain if taken in too high a dose. C. activates a receptor, helping a neurotransmitter bind or triggering an action potential in some other way. D. relieves pain.