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Physiology Week 1-6

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Transcription can best be described as the Synthesis of mRNA
In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes move to the opposite ends of the cells along the spindle fibers? Metaphase
The result of meiosis is Four daughter cells that are haploid.
Normal mitosis results in Cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
A molecule or other agent that alters enzyme function by changing its shape is called a(n) Allosteric effector.
Diffusion requires: A concentration gradient
Which is true about the sodium and potassium pump? Three sodium ions are taken out of the cell.
The hair papilla consists of _____ tissue. Dermal.
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Connective.
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Epithelial.
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamin K.
The external portion of the bone is known as Cortical bone.
Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage Pubis symphysis, Interverbal discs.
Describe the axial skeletal structure. Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones.
Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? Cartilage.
The fontanelles of an infant's skull consist of Fibrous membrane
Characteristics of diaphysis are Hollow, composed of compact bone.
When the knee is flexed, the patella can be easily distinguished. False.
Before childbirth, the symphysis pubis softens. True.
The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.
Young children’s bones have a greater risk of fracturing because of incompletely ossified bone. False.
Bones grow in diameter by the combined action of which two of the three bone cell types? Osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: Pelvic outlet.
What is dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood? Blood clotting, transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of cardiac muscle.
As the activity of osteoblasts increases, the: Level of calcium in the blood increases and level of calcium in the blood decreases.
The shoulder joint is an example of a _____ joint. Multiaxial, freely movable, and ball and socket.
Which of the following is not among the structures that characterize synovial joints? Tendons.
The more muscle fibers contracting at the same time, the stronger the contraction of the entire muscle. The number of muscle fibers contracting depends on how many motor units are Recruited.
An example of a pivot joint is(are) the: The head of the radius articulating with the ulna.
The type of movement that occurs when the head is dropped to the shoulder, then to the chest, to the other shoulder, and toward the back is: Circumduction.
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. Biaxial.
Non-inflammatory joint disorders. Dislocation, osteoarthritis.
Which lipid is part of vitamin D? Steroids.
In which skin layer does the process of keratinization occur? Stratum granulosum.
The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: Endoplasmic reticulum and golgi apparatus.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the diaphysis? Provides a bulbous shape for attachment of muscle, hollow, composed of compact bone.
The shoulder joint is an example of a _____ joint. Multiaxial, freely movable, ball and socket.
Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together? Symphysis.
Which of the following statements is incorrect about motor units? The more muscle fibers stimulated by a motor neuron, the more precise the movements of that muscle can be.
Attempting to pick up an object too heavy to lift would result in which type of muscle contraction? Isometric.
Which of the following is not a part of the neuromuscular junction? T-tubules.
All of the following are noninflammatory joint disorders except: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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