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Oluwafikayo A.Ogunti
Physiology weeks 1-6
Question | Answer |
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A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: | phospholipid and steroid |
The course of disease development can be defined as ________. | Pathogenesis |
Phagocytosis is an example of | Endocytosis |
What vitamins are absorbed through the skin? | Vit. A, Vit. D and Vit. K |
________is a group of similar cells that perform a common function, that can be thought of as the fabric of the body? | Tissue |
Proteins are polymers of | amino acids |
A very large molecule composed of subunits of sugar, a nitrogen base, and a phosphate bond is a | carbohydrate |
The energy required for muscular contraction is obtained by hydrolysis of | ATP |
3 types of bone cells | osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts |
Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat | Brown fat |
Muscle tone is maintained by | negative feedback mechanisms |
Function of epithelial tissue | Protection, sensory function, secretion, absorption, excretion |
Function of connective tissue | supports body structures, transports substances throughout the body |
Function of nervous tissue | communicates between body parts, integration and regulation of body function |
Type of cell connections | Desmosomes, gap junctions, tight junctions |
Prostaglandin | tissue hormones, regulate the effect of several hormones, enhance body immune system and inflammatory response |