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Study stack set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the 11 major body systems is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Reproductive system |
| Where is the body’s thermostat located? | hypothalamus |
| What are the basic building blocks of fats? | fatty acids and glycerol |
| What is DNA made of? | a double-helix strand of nucleotides. |
| What are the phases of mitosis? | prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. |
| What happens to muscle cells with extensive weight training? | Hypertrophy |
| Which epidermal cell layer is the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum? | basale |
| What are the functions of connective tissue? | transport, support, defense |
| Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones? | parathyroid and calcitonin |
| What are the functions of bone? | support, protection, mineral storage, hematopoiesis. |
| What is the function of the T-tubules? | allow for electrical signals to move deeper into the cell. |
| The ability of muscle cells to respond to nerve stimuli is called: | irritability. |