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Trixie Cate Medina
Physiology Week 1-6
Question | Answer |
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Homeostasis can best be described as: | A state of relative consistancy. |
Of all the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Reproductive |
A ______ is a functional group that is temporarily unattached and is highly reactive because of unpaired electrons. | Free radical |
Which lipids is pat of vitamin D? | Steroids |
The correct order of the phases of mitosis is: | Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase |
Materials can be moved from a low concentration to a high concentration through: | Active transport |
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain form harmful substance in the blood? | Astrocytes |
The area referred to as true skin is the: | Dermis |
Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _________, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. | Epiphyseal plate. |
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? | Parathyroid and calcitonin |
Cross-bridges are also called: | Myosin heads |
Which joint allows for the most movement? | Ball and socket |