Physiology Quiz -
Random Physiology Questions - Part 1

(1)   A typical human sneeze blows air out of the mouth and nostrils at speeds up to:

(2)   A typical human sneeze can spread aerosols (wet air) up to __________ away from the mouth.

(3)   Which of the following is not present in smooth muscle?

(4)   Name only one transmembrane protein that is a component of epithelial tight junctions.

(5)   The squid giant axon has been indispensable in allowing neuroscientists to gain a deep understanding of the nature of the action potential and its propagation. On average, what is the diameter of a typical giant axon obtained from the squid?

(6)   Complete metabolic oxidation of 1 mole of glucose in the body leads to the production of __________ mole(s) of water.

(7)   Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also referred to as vasopressin) is co-released with __________ from axon terminals of hypothalamic neurons.

(8)   Oxytocin is co-released with __________ from axon terminals of hypothalamic neurons.