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Human Physiology
week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the primary germ layer? | ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm |
| Of the many different kinds of protein compounds in the body, which is the most abundant? | collagen |
| The fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body is called | extracellular matrix. |
| Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called | myeloid tissue. |
| Which of these pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? | Pubis |
| What structures firmly hold the foot bones firmly in their arched position? | ligaments and tendons |
| Positive-feedback control systems: | accelerate a change. |
| Negative-feedback control systems: | oppose a change |
| Humans can synthesize 13 of 21 basic amino acids; the remaining 8, which must be included in the diet, are called: | essential amino acids |
| The type of lipoprotein associated with "bad" cholesterol and the production of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels is: | LDL |
| Water will move through the cell membrane by: | osmosis |