Describe the three primary processes requiring (i.e., using) adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during the contraction/relaxation of the typical cardiac myocyte.

Which of the following two variables are the most important in determining capillary fluid balance and predicting water movement across the capillary barrier?

During exercise like brisk (i.e., fast paced) walking, the expected changes in CO, TPR, and MAP are:

[first] are hormones secreted from the hypothalamus and [second] are hormones secreted from the anterior pituitary.

The diagram shows the pressure in the left ventricle and systemic arteries during two cardiac cycles. The segment “E to A” indicates [first] and label “D” indicates when the [second]

Describe how the initiation of a skeletal myocyte contraction is different from the initiation of a ventricular myocyte contraction. Be sure to describe initiating events and also the mechanisms linked to the release of stored calcium in the cell. Include any relevant structures, ions, receptors, channels, organelles or proteins in your answer.

Which of the following would be the best intravenous fluid replacement for a patient that has reduced blood volume due to dehydration?

Which definition describes cardiac output of the heart?

Some patients have to take prednisone (synthetic version of cortisol) to treat their condition or disease. These patients will be more at risk of  [first]  while taking their prescription prednisone, Also, based on the actions of cortisol, it is reported that prednisone [second] bone repair, remodeling, and formation. Topical hydrocortisone (a chemical form of cortisol) cream is often used by patients since cortisol is able to [third].   A recent study examined German army soldiers that were deployed to a war zone and then they examined cortisol levels and also evaluated PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) related symptoms in the soldiers. HIGHER risk of PTSD and related symptoms was associated with [fourth]. Finally, studies of breast fed human infants and increased grooming of rodent pups has shown that increased maternal care is associated with [fifth].  

Match the descriptions with the correct category of signaling molecule: