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Physiology Stack #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body? | Salts |
| The term glycoprotein, a combination of two words, tells you that the compound is made of _____, with _____ being the dominant component. | carbohydrate and protein; protein |
| During which stage of mitosis do the centrioles move to the opposite poles of the cell? | Prophase |
| Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called: | facilitated diffusion. dialysis. |
| Which of the following is not a proteoglycan found in the matrix of connective tissue? | Collagen |
| Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? | Astrocytes |
| Young children’s bones have a greater risk of fracturing because of incompletely ossified bone. | False |
| Which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones? | Hormonal production |
| All of the following are characteristics of smooth muscle except: | thin and thick filaments are aligned in sarcomeres like skeletal muscles. |
| Muscle contractions will continue as long as: | the calcium ions are attached to the troponin |