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Melissa Gilbert
Human physiology weeks 1-6 midterm stack
Question | Answer |
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What part of the brain receives feedback information from the body when body temperature decreases? Also known as the "thermostat". | hypothalamus |
How can positive feedback be negative for the body? | It can amplify or reinforce change that's occuring. |
Carbohydrate compound contains what elements? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen |
What happens when a cell is hypertonic? | The cell swells and can burst |
List in order the events of mitosis. | interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase |
What are the functions of connective tissue? | To support the body, hold the body together, transport substances through the body, and protect from foreign invaders. |
Where can dense irregular connective tissue be located? | Deep fascia dermis scars, capsule of the kidney, spleen, lymph nodes, etc. |
What is the function of a dendrite cell and where are they located? | Dendrite cells protect the body from entrance of foreign invaders by using antigens. They are located at the stratum basale layer of the epidermis. |
What type of synovial joint is the gliding joint? | multiaxial joint |
A condition in which a muscle does not respond to the strongest stimuli. | muscle fatigue |