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Savannah Archuleta

SCI221 Week 1-6

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Homeostasis: A state of relative constancy
The body's thermostat is located in the: Hypothalamus
Positive-feedback control systems: Accelerate a change
Pathogens: The course of disease development
Negative-feedback control systems: Oppose a change
Roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories? Structural and functional
Unsaturated fats: Will kink or bend because of the double bonds between the carbon atoms.
The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is? Nitrogen
Prostaglandins and steroids share which of the following characteristics? Both have a ring structure in their molecule.
The alpha helix is an example of which level of protein structure? Secondary
A sequence of three bases forms a: Codon
Synonymous of tumor: Neoplasm
Example of phagocytosis: Endocytosis
Diffusion requires: A concentration gradient.
Small water channels in the cell membrane are called: Aquaporins
True skin is referred to as: Dermis
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the: Bones
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Connective
Which cells help destroy pathogens and damaged tissue in the brain? Microglia
What structure is formed by the union of the basal and reticular lamina? Basement membrane
A condition that is caused by an abnormally increase roundness in the thoracic curvature is? Kyphosis
Loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility: Osteoporosis
A fractured patella, would cause pain where? Knee
The primary ossification center of a long bone is located: In the diaphysis
Primary functions of bones: Mineral storage/Protection/Hematopoiesis
Condyloid joint is an example of: Biaxial joint
Energy required for muscular contractions is obtained by the hydrolysis of: ATP
Muscle responsible for peristalsis: Single unit smooth
After it is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the calcium combines with which protein? Troponin
Most body movements are: Isotonic contractions
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