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Physiology
Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefore, homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as what? | organs that are directly influenced by physiological variables or mechanisms. |
| Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations. | Occurrence, distribution, and transmission. |
| A saturated fatty acid is one in which | one or more double bonds in its hydrocarbon chain are saturated with hydrogen atoms. |
| A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: | Phospholipid and steroid |
| Phagocytosis is an example of: | Endocytosis |
| Twenty-three chromosomes per cell in humans is referred to as: | Haploid |
| A sequence of three bases forms a(n): | Codon |
| Which is not true about the sodium and potassium pump? | Sodium moves into the cell and potassium moves out of the cell. |
| Areolar tissue usually contains which types of cells in the greatest number? | Fibroblasts |
| Which is not a function of epithelial tissue? | Assimilation |
| Which of the following is not a characteristic of the epiphyses? | Cylindrical in shape |
| Due to how the clavicle articulates with the scapula, all shoulder movements involve the sternoclavicular joint. | True |
| A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. | multiaxial |