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Physiology Flashcard
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a prostaglandin act as | Tissue hormone |
| What is an enzyme | A protein that acts as a catalyst |
| The pillow like structure in some synovial joints | Bursa |
| Stratum Basale | Layer where keratinization begins |
| What tissue causes a keloid scar | Connective tissue |
| Function of the axial skeleton | Framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize appendicular bones |
| Auto-immunity | self immunity |
| ATP | Adenosine Triphosphate, what cells generally use for energy |
| The cell membrane | A selectively permeable membrane, controlling what substances enter and exit the cell |
| What happens in active transport | Materials move from a low concentration to a high concentration |