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Ifeoluwa Falodun

SCI221-08 Human Physiology with Lab 2024-3

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What is the term for the normal reading or range of normal in homeostasis? Set point
What does "autoimmunity" mean? Self-immunity
What is the role of negative-feedback systems in the body? Oppose a change
Which organ acts as the body’s thermostat? Hypothalamus
What kind of feedback accelerates a change in the body? Positive feedback
Which system is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? Reproductive system
What is pathogenesis? The course of disease development
Which lipid acts as a “tissue hormone”? Prostaglandin
What type of bond joins amino acids? Peptide bond
What is glycogen sometimes referred to as? Animal starch
Which molecule replenishes energy in muscles? Creatine phosphate
What is the term for the contraction of the uterus during childbirth? Positive feedback
What are proteins divided into based on function? Structural and functional proteins
What is a genome? An individual’s entire set of DNA
What are fast muscle fibers also called? White fibers
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier? Astrocytes
Which joint allows opposition movement (e.g., thumb)? Saddle joint
What is the term for local membrane potential changes? Local potential
Which neurotransmitter class includes dopamine and norepinephrine? Catecholamines
What is the conduction method where impulses leap across nodes of myelin? Saltatory conduction
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