The baroreceptors are sensory receptors located in the arteries of the neck and the thorax, including the aorta. They are sensitive to stretching forces and as such are receptive to changes in blood pressure. For example, Arterial baroreceptors trigger an increase in sympathetic activity and a decrease in parasympathetic activity, which brings about increases in heart rate, myocardial contractility, and vascular resistance. The norepinephrine constricts blood vessels and raises the heart’s rate and pump strength to drive up blood pressure.
The stimulated baroreceptors of arch of aorta and carotid sinus send signals to cardiovascular center of CNS. Now the cardiovascular center reflexes the signal to SA and AV nodes by stimulating the norepinephrine.
Thus, the correct option is (C).
If baroreceptors are generating more and more action potentials per second, then you would expect:
Ion channels are involved with generating action potentials. Below is an electrical profile of a neuronal action potential. In the boxes below list whether the channels are all open, all closed, opening, or closing at each of the letters shown in the profile. (Opening implies that channels were "all closed" and are moving toward their "all open" state. Closing indicates the opposite. Use the term "closing" to represent the inactivated state of the Na+ channels.) (7 pts) 1. Channel Type...
Producing more action potentials (like alcohol, heroin and nicotine) would do what to the amount of neurotransmitter in the synapse? A. Increase B. Decrease C. No Effect
You can select one answer or more than one answer. Please note that you receive points for the correct answer(s), but you will be penalized points for selecting any incorrect answer(s). Identify the structure(s) that generate electric signals (action potentials) to signal other parts of a negative feedback loop. baroreceptors blood vessels vasomotor center
In which assay would you expect that EDTA, added to block the action of proteases, to be an interfering substance? In which assay would you expect DTT, added to reduce disulfide bonds, to be an interfering substance? ( I said Buriet assay for both because both EDTA and DTT dont contain any polypeptides backbone chain so the Buriet assay won't be able to detect anything? )
This was for the earthworm action potentials and I'ms just stuck on this question in natural systems, action potentials are unidirectional. explain why you were able to measure an action potential bidirectionally
Would you expect a psychological contract in the U.S. to be more transactional or more relational? Explain your answer.
Which of the following statements about action potentials is incorrect? O a) During an action potential, the efflux of Kions causes the inside of cells to become more positive (depolarized). B) When critical threshold is reached an action potential is triggered C) Voltage gated channels are required to reach critical threshold D) Sodium ions diffuse across the membrane to cause depolariza D U E)Kions continue to efflux after resting membrane is reached to cause repolarization ause
Briefly describe the roles of ion channels in generating an action potential in healthy individuals. You may use a diagram to answer the question if you wish. Please make this detailed
Multiple Choice Which of the following statements about action potentials is incorrect? During an action potential, the efflux of K ions causes the inside of cells to become more positive (depolarized). B) When critical threshold is reached an action potential is triggered C) Voltage gated channels are required to reach critical threshold D) Sodium ions diffuse across the membrane to cause depolarization. E) K ions continue to efflux after resting membrane is reached to cause repolarization
Would you expect caffeine to be more soluble in a dichloromethane or in water? Explain the reasoning for your choice of in terms of overall polarity of caffeine.