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Physiology Midterm Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amplifies a change to complete a specific process | positive feedback loop |
| Reverses a change to maintain balance | negative feedback loop |
| Biomolecule that provides quick energy | carbohydrates |
| biomolecule that builds structure and carries out cell function | proteins |
| biomolecule that stores energy and make up cell membranes | lipids |
| biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information | nucleic acids |
| basic structural and functional units of all living organisms | cell |
| tissue that covers the body surfaces and lines organs | epithelial tissue |
| tissue that supports, binds, and protects | connective tissue |
| tissue that enables movement | muscle tissue |
| tissue that transmits electrical signals | nervous tissue |
| provides structure, protects organs, stores minerals | bones |
| contract to produce moment | muscles |
| allow flexibility and range of motions | joints |
| connect muscle to bone | tendons |
| connect bone to bone and stabilize joints | ligaments |