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Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis | The body's ability to keep internal conditions stable and balanced |
| What are the main parts of feedback system | Receptor Control center Effector |
| What is a negative feedback loop? | A system that reserves a change to maintain balance, like temperature control |
| What are the four types of biomolecules | Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic acids |
| What is the main functions of carbohydrates | To give the body quick energy |
| What are proteins made of | Chains of amino acids |
| What is the job of enzymes | To speed up chemical reactions in the body |
| What is DNA and what does it do | DNA holds genetic information that controls cell activities |
| What is the cell membrane made of | A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins |
| What is the difference passive and active transport | Passive transport needs no energy; active transport use energy to move substances |