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Physiology Weeks 1-6

Study Stack Set 1 - Physiology

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What are the 4 major groups of organic molecules? 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic acids and similar molecules
What are 5 main functions of homeostasis? 1. Regulates body temperature (sweating/ shivering) 2. Blood glucose levels (insulin/ glucagon) 3. Blood pressure (heartrate/ vessels) 4. Fluid balance (H2O/ electrolytes excreted by kidneys) 5. pH levels (alkalidic/ acidic/ neutral =7)
What are the major types of RNA? 1. mRNA (messenger) working copy one protein-coding gene 2. rRNA (ribosomal) attaching to mRNA with translation 3. tRNA (transfer) amino acids codon of mRNA during translation 4. snRNP (small nuclear ribonucleoprotein)
What are the 4 principle types of tissue? 1. Epithelial: protects body surfaces/ cavities, moves substances 2. Connective: supports/ connects the body/ protection 3. Muscle: produces movement through contractility and provides heat 4. Nervous: communication with all differerent body parts
What are the main functions of epithelial tissue? 1. Protection 2. Sensory function 3. Secretion 4. Absorption 5. Exrection
What are the 12 layers of the skin? Order starting from must superficial to deepest layer. 1. Surface film 2. Epidermis 3. Stratum corneum 4. Stratum lucidum 5. Stratum granulosum 6. Stratum spinosum 7. Stratum basale 8. Dermoepidermal junction 9. Dermis 10. Papillary 11. Reticular 12. Hypodermis
What are the 5 functions of bones? 1. Support 2. Protection 3. Movement 4. Mineral storage 5. Hematopoieses
What are the differences between the axial and appendicular skeleton? 1. Axial: central part of the body= skull, vertebral column, ribcage 2. Appendicular: upper and lower extremities including pelvis
What are the 3 main joint classifications? 1. Synarthroses: fibrous/ cartilaginous/ immovable 2. Amphiarthroses: fibrous/ cartilaginous/ slightly movable 3. Diarthroses: synovial/ freely moveable
What are the 3 main functions of the muscle? 1. Movement: produces by skeletal muscle contractions 2. Heat protection: produce heat through catabolism 3. Posture: partial contraction of muscles that produce standing, sitting, and stability.
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