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Bishal Bhattarai
Human Physiology Weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List the basic components of every feedback control system. | Sensor mechanism, Integrator or control center, Effector mechanism, and Feedback |
| Define the term efferent. | Efferent means the signal is moving away from a center or other point of reference. |
| What are the building blocks of a triglyceride, or fat? | Glycerol and fatty acids |
| Name two important nucleic acids. | DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) |
| What is an allosteric effector? | A molecule or other agent that alters enzyme function by changing its shape is called an allosteric effector. |
| What are the three catabolic pathways? | Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport system |
| What are the four stages of mitosis in order? | Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase |
| How does meiosis differ from mitosis? | Meiosis produces 4 genetically different haploid cells. Mitosis produces 2 genetically identical diploid cells. |
| Which two of the four major tissue types have the greatest capacity to regenerate after an injury? | Epithelial tissue and connective tissue |
| What is histogenesis? | The process of the primary germ layers differentiating into different kinds of tissue. |