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Physiology Week 1 - 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The relatively constant state maintained by the body is known as: 1, anatomy 2. physiology 3. metabolism 4. homeostasis | 4. homeostasis |
| True or False? The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of positive feedback. | True |
| Any large molecule made up of many identical small molecules is called a(n)? | polymer |
| True or False? When two amino acids are joined, a peptide bond is formed, and an H+ ion is released. | False |
| Glycolysis occurs in what part of the cell? 1. mitochondria 2. plasma membrane 3. cytoplasm 4. nucleus | 3. cytoplasm |
| Diffusion moves | down a concentration gradient |
| Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? | connective |
| A tissue is: | a group of similar cells that performs a common function |
| The external portion of the bone is known as: 1. Osteons 2. Diaphysis 3. Spongy bones 4. Cortical bone | 4. Cortical bone |
| Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage? | pubic symphysis and interverbal discs |
| Which of the following is not a function of muscles? 1. Movement 2. Protection 3. Heat production 4. Posture | 2. Protection |
| During which phase of the twitch contraction is there triggering of the release of calcium ions into the sarcoplasm? | Latent period |