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Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: Viruses
Positive-feedback control systems: accelerate a change.
The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is: nitrogen
The types of lipids found that form hormones, such as cortisone, estrogen, and testosterone are: steroids
A membrane carrier structure attracts a solute to a binding site, changes shape, and releases the solute on the other side of the cell membrane. This describes the process of: carrier-mediated transport
During which stage of mitosis do the centrioles move to the opposite poles of the cell? Prophase
Two solutions of different concentrations of glucose are separated by a membrane that allows both glucose and water to pass through. When dynamic equilibrium is reached, there will be: an even exchange of material across the membrane
The papillary layer of the dermis: produces the ridges that make fingerprints.
Connective tissue forms from stem cell tissue called: Mesenchyme
Appositional growth of cartilage occurs when chondrocytes begin to divide and secrete additional matrix
Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _____, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. epiphyseal plate
Hematopoiesis is carried out in the: red bone marrow
Bones grow in diameter by the combined action of which two of the three bone cell types? osteoblasts and osteoclasts
The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cufflike arrangement around the _____ joint. shoulder
The energy required for muscular contraction is obtained by hydrolysis of ATP
Glucose can be stored in the muscle as: glycogen
The ion necessary for cross-bridging is: calcium
Which muscle group extends the vertebral column and also flexes the back laterally and rotates it a little? erector spinae
In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint? Synarthrosis
 

 



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