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Physiology Midterm

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Homeostasis A state of relative constancy
Of the following pathogenic organisms, which is the most complex? Viruses, tapeworms, bacteria, protazoa? Tapeworms
The body's thermostat is located where? Hypothalamus
Self- immunity term Autoimmunity
Intrinsic control: Auto regulation
Positive feedback Accelerates a change
Which body system is least involved in homeostasis? Reproductive
A normal reading or range is the Set point
Negative feedback Opposes a change
Which lipid is part of vitamin d? Steroids
All of the following are organic except: Lipids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins Electrolytes
Refered to as "animal starch" main polysaccharide in the body Glycogen
Lipid that acts as a tissue hormone Prostaglandin
Unsaturated fats Will kink or bend becuase of the double bonds between the carbon atoms
Peptide bonds join together groups of Amino acids
8 amino acids humans cannot synthesize Essential amino acids
Removal of a water molecule Dehydration synthesis
Basic building blocks of fats Fatty acids and glycerol
Structural lipids found in the cell membrane Phospholipids and steroids
Two molecules of glucose form which disaccharide? Maltose
Diffusion of particles through a membrane via carrier molecule Faciliated diffusion
Tumor synonym Neoplasm
ovement from low concentration to high concentration Active transport
Created by: jculver
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