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Denesha Williams

Physiology Weeks 1-6

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Homeostasis is... The relatively constant state maintained by the body.
What are the basic components of a feedback control loop? a. sensor mechanism b. integrating center c. effector d. feedback Answer: All of these are components of a feedback control loop
The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of negative feedback. True or False False. Contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of POSITIVE feedback.
Carbohydrate compounds contain which elements? Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
Lipids are water-insoluble organic biomolecules. True or False True.
What determines how a protein will perform? Shape.
Diffusion refers to... a natural phenomenon caused by the tendency of small particles to spread out evenly within any given space.
In what part of the cell does Glycolysis occur? cytoplasm.
Transcription and Translation are the two processes of... protein synthesis.
Mitosis are divided into four phases. Those phases are... prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Vitamins A, D and K are absorbed through the skin. True or False True
What are the functions of epithelial tissue? absorption, secretion, protection
A tissue is... a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
The epidermis is referred to as the True Skin. True or False False. The DERMIS is referred to as the True Skin.
In order to make red blood cells, we need ______ bone marrow. A. Yellow B. Red C. Orange D. White Correct Answer: B. Red
What provides flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? cartilage
An age-related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility is... Osteoporosis
How many bones make up the appendicular skeleton? 126 bones
The cells that produce organic matrix in bone formation are the... osteoblasts
The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called... osteoclasts
Plantar flexion occurs when... the foot is stretched down and back
Gliding movements are the simplest of all movements. True or False True
Three general functions of muscle include... Movement, heat production, posture
The contractile unit of a muscle cell is the... sarcomere
Synovial joints are immovable. True or False. False. Synovial joints are freely movable.
suture is found only in the... skull
Extensibility is... the muscle’s ability to stretch or extend and to return to its resting length
What are the four proteins that make up myofilaments? myosin, actin, tropomyosin, troponin
Eccentric contractions are... those in which the movement results in lengthening of the muscle being contracted.
Muscle ________ involve local internal bleeding and inflammation. contusions
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