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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A multinucleate cell | has more than one nucleus |
| During the cell cycle, what happens during S phase? | replication of the DNA |
| What is an autosome? | chromosome that does not determine sex |
| How many chromosomes in a diploid human cell? | 46 |
| The genetic term that means both copies of a gene are the same is | homozygous |
| If a child is born with an autosomal recessive genetic disease, what must be true? | Both parents must have passed a defective allele to the child. |
| In DNA, what base pairs with G? | c |
| Which nucleotide base is unique to RNA? | U (uracil) |
| The synthesis of RNA is called | transcription |
| DNA synthesis is called | replication |
| Which of these is NOT a connective tissue? | glandular tissue |
| An epithelial cell that is as tall as it is wide is described as | cuboidal |
| Which embryonic tissue gives rise to muscles? | mesoderm |
| All glands (glandular tissues) are | epithelial tissue |
| What is an immature cartilage cell called? | chodroblast |
| What type of cartilage makes up the articular cartilage in your joints? | hyaline |
| The vertebrae are what type of bone? | irregular |
| The first noninvasive medical imaging technique was | X ray |
| Besides calcium, what nutrient is needed for normal bone growth? | Vitamin D |
| Which is the last feature seen during repair of a bone fracture? | bony callus |
| What hormone lowers the amount of calcium in the blood and promotes bone deposition? | calcitonin |
| Which hormone stimulates normal bone growth? | growth hormone, thyroid hormone, insulin, testosterone |
| What is an example of an appendicular bone? | tibia |
| what is a type of vertebra? | thoracic, sacral, coccygeal, lumbar |
| What type of vertebrae are in the neck? | cervical |
| What is an example of a cranial bone? | ethmoid |