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Trixie Cate Medina
Physiology Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |