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Rimpal Kaur
Physiology
Question | Answer |
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What is homeostasis? | A state of relative constancy. |
Which lipid acts as a “tissue hormone”? | Prostaglandin |
Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body? | Salt |
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. |
Define Osmosis: | The net movement of water molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration. |
Materials can be moved from a low concentration to a high concentration through: | Active transport. |
Not a function of the skin? | Synthesis of Vitamin E |
TRUE OR FALSE: Vitamins A, D, and K are absorbed through the skin. | True |
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? | Parathyroid and Calcitonin |
TRUE OR FALSE: An open fracture is also known as compound fracture. | True |
Skeletal muscles are innervated by: | Somatic Motor Neurons |
TRUE OR FALSE: Cross-bridges are also called myosin heads. | True |