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chapter 1-2
physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Intrinsic control | is sometimes called autoregulation |
| The body's thermostat is located in the | hypothalamus |
| Positive-feedback control systems | accelerate a change. |
| Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex ? | Tapeworms |
| Negative-feedback control systems | oppose a change |
| DNA is | a double-helix strand of nucleotides |
| the formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water which is called ? | dehydration synthesis |
| The basic building blocks of fats are: | fatty acids and glycerol. |
| Which lipid acts as a tissue hormone ? | Prostaglandin |
| The types of lipids found that form hormones, such as cortisone, estrogen , and testosterone are | Steroids |