1
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What is the function of Excitability?
A
Respond to chemicals released from nerve cells
2
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What is the function of Conductivity?
A
Ability to propagate electrical signals over membrane
3
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What is the function of Contractility?
A
Ability to shorten and generate force
4
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What is the function of Extensibility?
A
Ability to be stretched without damaging the tissue
5
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What is the function of Elasticity?
A
Ability to return to original shape after being stretched
Human Structure and Function
flashcards
Decks in class (21)
# Cards
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Week 3 Lecture 4 Joints31
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Week 2 Bone Physiology28
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Muscle Physiology5
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Cranial Nerves26
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Muscles Nerves6
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Bones3
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The Heart20
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The Respiratory System21
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The Brain17
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Blood12
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Week 5 Lecture 8 & 9 (Muscle Groups)22
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Nervous Systems20
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Spinal Nerves8
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Spinal Cord3
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Lecture 2 Cells & Tissues22
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Week 3 Lecture 5 Appendicular skel I15
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Week 4 Lecture 6 Appendicular skel II19
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Week 4 Lecture 7 Axial Skeleton16
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Heart II18
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Origin & Insertion points of muscles12
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The Respiratory System II18
