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Physiology Set 1.
Chapters 1-6
| Define Homeostasis. | A state of relative constancy. |
| Where is the body's thermostat located? | In the hypothalamus. |
| The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is what type of feedback? | Positive Feedback. |
| What are the basic building blocks of fat? | Fatty acids and glycerol. |
| Which lipid acts as "tissue hormone"? | Prostaglandin |
| Which element presents itself in all proteins but not in carbohydrates? | Nitrogen. |
| TRUE OR FALSE Extensive weight training causes the muscle cell to hypertrophy. | TRUE. |
| TRUE OR FALSE phagocytosis is an example of endocytosis. | TRUE |
| What is not a function of the skin? | To Synthesis Vitamin E. |
| What type of tissue contains cells called neurons? | Nervous Tissues. |
| What happens when the activity of osteoblasts increase? | The amount of calcium in bone increases, and the level of calcium in the blood decreases. |
| Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis? | Single-unit smooth. |