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Araceli Reyna
Physiology
Question | Answer |
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What is the breakdown of nutrients to generate energy called? | Metabolism |
What is the role of homeostasis in the human body? | To maintain the constant and precise chemical composition of the internal environment within very narrow limits |
Are enzymes essential for optimal well-being? | As functional proteins, enzymes facilitate the breakdown of large molecules during chemical reactions. |
What is the primary function of the cell's nucleus? | The nucleus contains DNA molecules, which are hereditary material detecting the cell's structure and function, and can be passed on during cell division. |
Is active transport integral in cellular functions? | Active transport uses cellular energy to move ions against the concentration gradient, across the cell membrane, creating a concentration of these ions on one side. |
What is tissue regeneration? | It is the growth of new functional tissues through the elimination of injured and dead tissues by the phagocytic cells to provide room for new tissue growth. |
What is the function of connective tissue? | Connective tissues protect other tissues and organs, transport various substances throughout the body, and support and connect tissues and organs. |
The main functions of the skin are? | Protection, sensation, excretion, immunity, and temperature regulation. |
How are the blood calcium levels regulated? | Osteoblasts aid in depositing excessive calcium into the bone and can breakdown the bone matrix to generate calcium, thereby regulation calcium levels in the blood. |
How does the pelvic girdle support the human skeleton? | Serving as a stable circular base, the pelvic girdle attaches the lower extremities while supporting the skeleton trunk. |