Conduction speed of a nerve impulse is influenced by the diameter of the axon and the presence or absence of a myelin sheath.

The narrow gap of space between the axon terminal and the muscle fiber into which acetylcholine is released is called:

Myofilaments shorten to produce muscle contractions according to the sliding filament mechanism.

Where are acetylcholine molecules located in a nerve cell?

What ion is required for vesicles in a neuron to release their neurotransmitter?

A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is able to follow simple commands, and can only speak in two- to three-word sentences at a time. You should:

Which of the following conditions would LEAST likely result in hypoxia?

Which of the following statements regarding communications at a disaster or multiple-casualty incident is correct?

Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fevers include:

Which of the following patients should be assigned an immediate (red tag) category?