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SCI 221 WEEK QUIZ

NIGHTINGALE SCI221 PHYSIOLOGY WEEK 1-6 QUIZ

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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
Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? Reproductive
Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop? Transmitter
Moving a part of the body forward is: protraction
Kicking a football is accomplished by: extension
The ion necessary for cross-bridging is: iron. sodium. potassium. calcium. calcium
Which joint allows for a unique movement called opposition? Saddle Pivot Hinge Condyloid saddle
An age related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility is osteoporosis
Blood calcium levels involves secretion of which two hormones? parathyroid and adrenaline parathyroid and calcitonin calcitonin and adrenaline calcitonin and aldosterone Parathyroid and calcitonin
If there is an injury to the occipital bone you may expect that which sense is damaged? hearing speech smell vision vision
Which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones? hormonal production
Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue? Defends the body from microbes and injurious substances
Areolar tissue usually contains which types of cells in the greatest number? Macrophages Fibroblasts Mast cells Phagocytes Fibroblasts
Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue? Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes Protects the body from foreign invaders Supports the body Transports substances throughout the body Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes
The area referred to as true skin is the: stratum corneum. subcutaneous layer. dermis. hypodermis dermis
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: basale. lucidum. corneum. granulosum. basale
NaCl would move through the cell membrane in which direction? Both into and out of the cell
The formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water. This is called: Dehydration Synethesis
Which lipid acts as a "tissue hormone"? Prostaglandin
The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is: nitrogen
If one side of a DNA molecule is CTAGGCTG, the other side would be: GATCCGAC
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
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