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Jennifer Maokosy
Physiology week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution, indicating its acidity or alkalinity called | pH scale |
| what is the primary function of ATP in the body | provide energy for cellular activities |
| chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons between atoms | covalent bond |
| the primary role of lysosomes in a cell | digesting waste materials and cellular debris |
| the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration | osmosis |
| connective tissue with a liquid matrix | blood |
| ability of muscle tissue to shorten forcibly when stimulated | contractility |
| layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles | dermis |
| tough, fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin | keratin |
| the primarty function of T-tubules in muscle contraction | muscle tissue |
| a cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers | fibroblast |
| tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones, forming a joint | ligament |