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Fritzson Michel

Physiology Weeks 1-6

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What is the primary mechanism that maintains homeostasis in the human body? Negative feedback loops.
What is the role of mRNA in the process of protein synthesis? mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
What are the primary components of the cell membrane according to the fluid mosaic model? Phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol.
What is the function of a ligand in cellular communication? A ligand binds to a receptor to transmit a signal inside the cell.
What type of tissue is primarily responsible for the production of sweat? Epithelial tissue.
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in the skeletal system? Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
Which ion is crucial for initiating muscle contraction by binding to troponin? Calcium ions (Ca²⁺).
What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction? ATP provides the energy for myosin heads to detach from actin and reattach for another contraction cycle
Which organ system is primarily involved in the regulation of blood pH? The respiratory system.
What enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication? DNA polymerase.
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