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Cristina
Week 7-Human Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body’s thermostat is located in the: | hypothalamus. |
| The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefore, homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as | Active or passive feedback systems |
| Any large molecule made up of many identical small molecules is called a(n) | polymer. |
| Which term means “water loving” and applies to the phospholipid head? | hydrophilic |
| 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 |
| Meiotic division occurs in | primitive sex cells. |
| Normal mitosis results in | cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. |
| Diffusion requires: | a concentration gradient. |
| Mucous membranes are important because they lubricate and protect passageways. | True |
| Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscles? | Having intercalated disks |
| The external portion of the bone is known as | Cortical bone |
| Why is cartilage slow to heal. | Because it is semi-solid and flexible Because has a no or a limited blood supply |
| During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: | pelvic outlet. |
| A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. | multiaxial |
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