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Physiology Weeks 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |