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Physiology Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The term that literally means self-immunity is: | autoimmunity |
| Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: | viruses |
| The term glycoprotein, a combination of two words, tells you that the compound is made of _____, with _____ being the dominant component. | carbohydrate and protein; protein |
| If one side of a DNA molecule is CTAGGCTG, the other side would be: | GATCCGAC |
| A sequence of three bases forms a(n): | codon |
| Diffusion requires: | a concentration gradient |
| Which type of tissue has the greatest capacity to regenerate? | Epithelial |
| Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? | Connective |
| In the epiphyseal plate, the zone of hypertrophy is in the _____ layer. | third |
| The humerus articulates proximally with the clavicle. | False |
| Painful muscle contractions or involuntary twitches are called: | cramps |
| Which of the following terms describes an isometric contraction? | Static tension |