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Physio Weeks 1-6

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Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? Tapeworms
The body's thermostat is located in the: Hypothalamus
Homeostasis can be described as: Adaptation to external environment
Negative-Feedback control systems: Oppose a change
Positive-Feedback control systems: Accelerate a change
The element that is present in all proteins, but not in carbohydrates is: Nitrogen
The roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories? Structural and Functional
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: Phospholipid
Which level of protein structure refers to the number, kind, and sequence of amino acids? Primary
The types of lipids found that form hormones, such as cortisone, estrogen, and testosterone are: Steroids
When the chromosomes align themselves across the equator of the spindle fibers, it is characteristic of which phase of mitosis? Metaphase
Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called: Facilitated Diffusion
During which stage of mitosis do the centrioles move to the opposite poles of the cell? Prophase
NaCl would move through the cell membrane in which direction? Both into and out of the cell
Water will move through the cell membrane by: Osmosis
Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat? Brown Fat
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Connective
Which cells help destroy pathogens and damaged tissue in the brain? Microglia
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
Which of the following is not a proteoglycan found in the matrix of connective tissue? Collagen
During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: Pelvic Outlet
The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: Endoplasmic Reticulum & Golgi Apparatus
Small cells that synthesize and secrete a specialized organic matrix are: Osteoblasts
True or False: An open fracture is also known as a compound fracture. True
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? Parathyroid and Calcitonin
Moving a part of the body forward is? Protraction
The ability of muscle cells to respond to nerve stimuli is called: Irritability
The purpose of creatine phosphate in muscle contraction is to: Replenish energy supply
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the: Shape of the articulating surfaces of bones
Attempting to pick up an object too heavy to lift would result in which type of muscle contraction? Isometric
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