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Ariana HernandezBoyd
Anatomy weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Effectors can be described as | organs that directly influence controlled physiological variables. |
| The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefore, homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as | organs that are directly influenced by physiological variables or mechanisms. |
| Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: | viruses |
| All proteins have which four elements? | carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen |
| What term is often used to describe certain arrangements of atoms attached to the carbon core of many organic molecules? | functional group |
| A very large molecule composed of subunits of sugar, a nitrogen base, and a phosphate bond is a | nucleic acid. |
| If red blood cells containing 10% solute are placed in a solution containing 10% solute, what will happen? | Water will move into and out of the cells at equal rates. |
| The cell process in which microorganisms or other large particles are engulfed is called | phagocytosis. |
| Normal mitosis results in | cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. |
| Which cells of the skin act as a type of antigen-presenting cell in the skin? | Dendritic cells |
| Which skin layer contains closely packed, clear cells that contain a gel-like substance called eleidin? | Stratum lucidum |
| Hair: alternates between periods of growth and rest. consists of keratinized cells. is formed from cells of the germinal matrix. is all of the above. | is all of the above. |
| Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
| Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage Ears Knees Public symphysis Interverbal discs Only C and D All the above. | Only C and D Public symphysis Interverbal discs |
| Select the answer that best describes the axial skeletal structure | Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones |
| Anaerobic respiration results in the formation of an incompletely catabolized molecule called | lactate. |
| The more muscle fibers contracting at the same time, the stronger the contraction of the entire muscle. The number of muscle fibers contracting depends on how many motor units are | recruited. |
| Muscle tone is maintained by | both positive and negative feedback mechanisms. |
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