An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct an arrhythmia of the heart by administering a large electrical shock. A. State what first happens at the cellular level when the heart is “shocked” with an AED. 2 pts B. Shocking the heart this way can be successful in restoring normal sinus rhythm to a heart experiencing ventricular fibrillation. Explain why and how this occurs. (Hint- do not just say that shocking the heart restores sinus rhythm!). 3pts

Extra Credit A. Formation of new blood vessels is called ________________________.B. Inflammation of the serous membrane around the heart is called ____________________.C. Region of cardiomyocytes where cells are joined and have a high density of cell junctions __________________________D. Formal name for a slow heart rate ____________________________E. Another name for the “widowmaker” ___________________________

In a patient with Stage 2, primary hypertension, this hypertensive state could result in all of the following changes EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following processes provides a long-term (long lasting) response to changes in blood pressure?

Refer to the NMJ diagram above (FIG.13).  Name the label #3.

Refer to the diagram above (FIG.19). Which of these is an example of an IPSP in a typical neuron? A voltage change ____________.

Refer to the diagram above (FIG.19). Which of these is an example of an IPSP in a typical neuron? A voltage change ____________.

Which of the following structures contain the receptors for GENERAL senses?

Refer to the diagram above (FIG.19). Once the neuron membrane potential reaches the threshold, _________ takes place.

Which of the following is NOT true about Rods?