Information about pain and temperature is conveyed to the brain by way of the
A. fasciculus gracilis.
B. posterior funiculus-medial lemniscal pathway.
C. anterolateral pathway.
D. tectospinal tract.
E. spinocerebellar pathway.
Answer: C
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Which of these correctly states differences between a trained athlete and a sedentary individual at rest?
A. The athlete would have a lower heart rate and smaller stroke volume. B. The athlete would have a lower heart rate and larger stroke volume. C. The athlete would have a higher heart rate and larger stroke volume. D. The athlete would have a higher heart rate and smaller stroke volume. E. There would be no differences when the individuals were at rest.
Which is not a function of the basal nuclei?
a. inhibition of muscle tone b. coordination of impulses related to posture c. suppression of unnecessary motor activity d. autonomic control e. None of the above are functions of the basal nuclei.
As blood flows away from the heart through the systemic circuit, what is the first type of blood vessel in which the systolic and diastolic pressures can no longer be detected?
A. Large veins B. Capillaries C. Arterioles D. Venules E. Small arteries
In response to circulatory shock,
A. the body decreases ADH secretion. B. the renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated. C. atrial natriuretic factor is released. D. the vasomotor center is inhibited. E. the baroreceptors and chemoreceptors are inactivated.