____________________, a neurotransmitter unique to pain fibers, is released from afferent pain terminals

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Substance P

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Polycythemia can result from too little hemoglobin even if there is an adequate number of red blood cells. 2. Normally, about 55% of the blood volume is red blood cells. 3. If a test tube of blood is “spun down” in a centrifuge, the white blood cells and platelets form a layer called the buffy coat. 4. A person with polycythemia would have a red blood cell volume less than 45%. 5. A person with anemia might have a red blood cell volume as high as 65%.

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The last stage of labor is the

A) dilation stage. B) expulsion stage. C) placental stage. D) decidual stage. E) neonate stage.

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Cross bridges have actin binding sites that are normally covered by troponin and tropomyosin except during excitation-contraction coupling

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If the parietal pleura is cut during surgery, the lung on the side of the cut will expand and the chest wall will be compressed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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