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Physiology Final
Physiology Final 11-20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? | Tapeworms |
| Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease? | All of the above (Environment, Stress, Lifestyle) |
| The normal reading or range of normal is called the: | Set point |
| Pathogenesis can be defined as: | the course of disease development. |
| Negative-feedback control systems: | oppose a change. |
| Which of the following is a protein substance with no DNA or RNA and is thought to be the cause of mad cow disease? | Prion |
| Negative-feedback mechanisms: | All of the above are correct |
| If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, what effect would it have on uterine contractions? | Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions. |
| The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of ____ feedback. | postitive |
| Humans can synthesize 13 of 21 basic amino acids; the remaining 8, which must be included in the diet, are called: | essential amino acids. |
| DNA | is a double- helix strand of nucleotides |
| The term glycoprotein, a combination of two words, tells you the compound is made of ___, with ___ being the dominant component. | carbohydrate and protein; protein |
| Which lipid is part of vitamin D | Steroids |
| The basic building blocks of fats are: | fatty acids and glycerol |
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