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Llian

Physiology weeks 1-6

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Pathogenesis can be defined as the course of disease development
What are the basic components in a feedback control loop? Effector mechanism, sensor, and integrating center
Sometimes referred to as animal starch, _____ is the main polysaccharide in the body. glycogen
Which lipid acts as a "tissue hormone"? Prostaglandin
Prostaglandins and steroids share which of the following characteristics? Both have a ring structure in their molecule.
An individual's entire set of DNA can be referred to as a: genome
Twenty-three chromosomes per cell in humans is referred to as diploid
What are the characteristics of the skeletal muscles? Being attached to bone, having striations, having voluntary or "willed" muscles
Areolar tissue usually contains which types of cells in the greatest number? Fibroblasts
Functions of the skin: Defense against disease organisms, regulation of body temperature, and excretion of water and salts
The human hand has greater dexterity than the forepaw of any animal because of the freely movable joint of the: thumb
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? Parathyroid and calcitonin
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) ______ joint Biaxial
Which joint allows for the most movement? Ball and socket
An example of a pivot joint is (are) the head of the radius articulating with the ulna.
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