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Physiology Set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first event to occur in muscle relaxation is that: | The sarcoplasmic reticulum begins actively pumping calcium back into its sacs. |
| During which phase of the twitch contraction is there a triggering of the release of calcium ions into the sarcoplasm? | Latent period |
| An example of a pivot joint is(are) the: | Head of the radius articulating with the ulna. |
| The primary ossification center of a long bone is located: | In the diaphysis. |
| Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _____, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. | epiphyseal plate |
| In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the: | osteoblasts |
| Which type of tissue has the greatest capacity to regenerate? | Epithelial |
| Which cells help destroy pathogens and damaged tissue in the brain? | Microglia |
| Diffusion requires: | a concentration gradient. |
| During which stage of mitosis do the centrioles move to the opposite poles of the cell? | Prophase |
| Which lipid is part of vitamin D? | Steroids |
| The body’s thermostat is located in the: | hypothalamus. |