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Contraction

Contraction

(Science: physiology) a shortening or reduction in size, in connection with muscles contraction implies shortening and/or development of tension.

Origin: L. Contractus = drawn together


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Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'

... a. an increase in plasma estrogen levels. b. a decrease in plasma LH levels. c. an increase in plasma inhibin levels d. an increased myometrial contraction. e. a rapid growth of her fetus.

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by ScrimmSphere
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:03 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'
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The heart

... I know that the heart can increase it's rate according to various stimuli what determines whether the heart increases the frequency of it's contraction or the strength of the beats/ stroke volume and does it vary depending on intensity of exercise ?

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by Drredfrizzle
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:24 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The heart
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Two questions

You mean contraction of pupils? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miosis How is that related to ploidy?

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by JackBean
Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:36 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Two questions
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Effect of low temperature on smooth muscle

... can't find any physiological explanation for smooth muscle going into some sort of spasm after initial contact with cold water before resuming contraction albeit at a lower frequency and amplitude. Can anyone point me to some paper or explanation! Thanks!

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by mitchrapp2000
Thu May 03, 2012 5:13 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Effect of low temperature on smooth muscle
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A.V. node

... education yet, but this is a grade 11 question quite frankly. I'll be generous and sauce you an answer, it's the pace setter because it Delays the contraction of the ventricles to ensure that the atria have pumped its blood into them. Don't ask a bunch of questions without showing that you atleast ...

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by Gilby101
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:04 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A.V. node
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