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Physiology
Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | A relatively constant state maintained by the body. |
| What is the "thermostat" in the part of your brain that detects your body temperature? | Hypothalamus |
| What are the elements of protein? | Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. |
| What are Amino Acids? | The products of elements that make up a protein molecule that is bonded together to form chemical units. |
| What is diffusion? | A natural phenomenon caused by the tendency of small particles to spread out evenly with any given space. |
| What is Osmosis? | The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane. |
| What is cellular respiration? | The process by which cells break down glucose to create energy. |
| What are the principal types of tissue? | Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, and Nervous tissue. |
| What is a keloid? | An unusually thick scar that may develop in the lower layer of the skin. |
| What are ligaments? | Fibrous bands that help hold the various bones together into a skeleton. |