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Yosellin Barron

Physiology Weeks 1-6

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Pathogenesis can be defined as: the course of disease development.
Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? tapeworms
Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop? transmitter
Positive-feedback control systems: accelerate a change.
Negative-feedback control systems: oppose a change.
Humans can synthesize 13 of 21 basic amino acids; the remaining 8, which must be included in the diet, are called: essential amino acids.
Which level of protein structure refers to the number, kind, and sequence of amino acids? primary
The roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories? structural and functional
A sequence of three bases forms a(n): codon
The small water channels in the cell membrane are called: aquaporins.
Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called: facilitated diffusion.
The physical process by which water and solute move through a membrane when a hydrostatic pressure gradient exists across the membrane is the process of: filtration
A membrane carrier structure attracts a solute to a binding site, changes shape, and releases the solute on the other side of the cell membrane. This describes the process of: carrier-mediated transport.
Connective tissue forms from stem cell tissue called: mesenchyme.
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: basale
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? astrocytes
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? parathyroid and calcitonin
The purpose of creatine phosphate in muscle contraction is to: replenish energy supply.
Aerobic respiration: produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule.
Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together? symphysis
Kicking a football is accomplished by knee: extension
After it is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the calcium combines with which protein? troponin
Cross-bridges are also called: myosin heads
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