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Physiology Weeks 1-6 Assignment 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe Primary Homeostasis | Homeostasis is the physiological process that maintains stability and balance within a living organism |
| What are basic components of every feedback control loop? | Feedback, Effector, Integrating Center, and Sensor Mechanism |
| Describe the structure of DNA | is a double-helix strand of nucleotides. |
| What is the process of filtration? | The physical process by which water and solute move through a membrane when a hydrostatic pressure gradient exists across the membrane. |
| Characteristics of smooth muscles? | Has one nucleus per cell, composes the walls of the viscera, Usually not being under voluntary control |
| Describe functions of adipose tissue? | Insulates to conserve body heat, supports and protects the kidneys, and stores excess food |
| Primary functions performed by bones | Mineral storage, Protection, and Hematopoiesis |
| Describe the Axial Skeleton | Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones. |
| Describe the Appendicular skeleton | It consists of the bones of the limbs (or appendages), and the bones that attach the limbs to the rest of the body. |
| What are the functions of the muscle? | Posture, heat production, movement |
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