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Brittany Koppenhaver

Physiology Midterm Week 1-6 Study Stack

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The body's thermostat is located in the: Hypothalamus
Negative feedback mechanisms: -minimize changes in blood glucose levels -maintain homeostasis -are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher than body temperature
The formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water. This is called: Dehydration synthesis
A _____is a functional group that is temporarily unattached and is highly reactive because of unpaired electrons. Free radical
Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called: Facilitated Diffusion
A membrane carrier structure attracts a solute to a binding site, changes shape, and releases the solute on the other side of the cell membrane. The describes the process of: Carrier-Mediated Transport
A tissue is: A group of similar cells that perform a common function
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? Astrocytes
An age-related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility is: Osteoporosis
Muscle contractions will continue as long as: The calcium ions are attached to the troponin
The purpose of creatine phosphate in muscle contraction is to: Replenish energy supply
Created by: BKoppenhaver
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