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1 What is an immunosuppressant and who might take one?

1 Drug that slows the immune system and transplant organs. Home

2 What does a hemorrhages have to do with nephron function?

2 Blood loss lower blood pressure and nephron can’t filter blood.

3 Why is it incorrect to think “hyperventilating increases [O 2 ], therefore you will breathe less”?

3 Increasing [O 2 ] has no effect on breathing, controlled by [CO 2 ].

4 Over stimulating the senses will do what to them?

4 Cause them to adapt and stop responding for a period of time.

5 Injuring the spine could have what effect on the rest of the body?

5 Usually causes pain and numbness in nerves near the injury.

6 What is the brain’s reward pathway and what does it have to do with drug addiction?

6 Part of brain that interprets pleasure, drugs activate it.

7 What could happen if Anna continues to drink, especially during the 1 st 3 months of her pregnancy?

7 Brain, spinal cord and organ development occur during the 1 st months.

8 What is a reflex arc and when might it be used?

8 Sensory neuron, spinal cord, motor neuron// touch hot stove, protect from danger

9 What is normal neuron membrane potential?

9 -70 mV