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Physiology Weeks 1-7

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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 pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? Tapeworms
The normal reading or range of normal is called the: set point
Homeostasis can best be described as: a state of relative constancy
Shivering to try to raise your body temperature back to normal would be an example of: the body trying to maintain homeostasis and a negative-feedback mechanism
Which lipid is part of Vitamin D? Steroids
Unsaturated fats: will kink or bend because of the double bonds between the carbon atoms.
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: phospholipid and steroid
The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is: nitrogen
The types of lipids found that form hormones, such as cortisone, estrogen, and testosterone are: steroids
Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscles? Having intercalated disks
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Connective
Hematopoietic tissues can be found in the: Bones
Of the five epidermal cells layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: basale
A tissue is: a group of similar cells that perform a common function
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? Vitamin A, D, K
Due to how the clavicle articulates with the scapula, all shoulder movements involve the sternoclavicular joint. True
A condition that is caused by an abnormally increased roundness in the thoracic curvature is kyphosis
Which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones? hormone production
Small cells that synthesize and secrete a specialized organic matrix are osteoblast
Attempting to pick up an object too heavy to lift would result in which type of muscle contraction? Isometric
Which of the following is not one of the major functions of muscles? Protection
Endurance training is also known as: aerobic training.
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: knee
The opposite of dorsiflexion is: plantar flexion.
Most body movements are _____ contractions. a combination of isotonic and isometric
A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. multiaxial
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