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Alexandrea Stridsber
Physiology Study Stack 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diffusion | Movement of particles through the phospholipid bilayer from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration—that is, down the concentration gradien |
| osmosis | Passive transport of water through a selectively permeable membrane in the presence of at least one impermeant solute |
| Not a function of connective tissue | communication |
| Not a function of skin | synthesis of vitamin E |
| What structure is formed by the union of the basal and reticular lamina? | basement membrane |
| The humerus articulates proximally with the | scapula |
| A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. | multiaxial |
| An example of a hinge joint is(are) the: | interphalangeal joints |
| According to the sliding filament theory | acting moves past myosin |
| Which of the following is not among the structures that characterize synovial joints? | articular cartilage |
| Muscle tone is maintained by | negative feedback mechanisms |