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Najia Vaughn
Human anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, what effect would it have on uterine contractions? | Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions. |
| Peptide bonds join together molecules of | amino acids. |
| Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Reproductive |
| Positive-feedback control systems | accelerate a change. |
| The term glycoprotein, a combination of two words, tells you that the compound is made of ___ with -___ being the dominant component. | carbohydrate and protein; protein |
| Which is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body? | Salts |
| What level of control operates at the cell level , often using genes and enzymes to regulate cell function? | Intracellular regulation |
| What are two types/ functions of bone marrow? | Red and yellow produces red blood cells and stores energy as fat |
| The external portion of the bone is known as? | Cortical bone |
| Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident? | Protection of internal organs |