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Estelle Gonzalez
Physiology
| What ion primarily determines the resting membrane potential? | Potassium (K⁺) |
| What hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle? | Melatonin |
| What is the plasma membrane made of? | A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. |
| What is positive feedback? | A mechanism that amplifies a change |
| What is cytoplasm? | A gel-like fluid that fills the cell and holds organelles in place. |
| What is negative feedback? | A mechanism that reverses a deviation from the set point to maintain homeostasis. |
| What are the four basic tissue types in the human body? | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous tissue |
| What are the three components of a homeostatic control system? | Receptor, Control Center, and Effector |
| What is the main function of connective tissue? | Supports, connects, and protects body structures |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth muscle |
| What is the main function of nervous tissue? | Communication and control via electrical signals |
| What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
| What is the "fight or flight" system? | Sympathetic nervous system |
| What is the "rest and digest" system? | Parasympathetic nervous system |