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Cathy Rios

Human Physiology SCI221 Chapter 1-6 Midterm

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Epidemiology is the study of the -----of diseases in human populations. A. occurrence B. distribution C. transmission D. all of the above are correct. D. all of the above are correct
Homeostasis can best be described as: A. a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms. B. a state of relative constancy C. adaptation to the external environment D. changes in body temperature. B. a state of relative constancy
Pathogenesis can be defines as: A. a specific disease. B. a group of diseases. C. the course of disease development. D. a subgroup of viruses C. the course of disease development
The roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories? A. Structural and functional B. Chemical and functional C. Structural and chemical D. Dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis A. Structural and functional
DNA: A. is a single strand of nucleotides. B. contains the sugar ribose. C. is a double-helix strand of nucleotides. D. transports amino acids during protein synthesis. C. is a double-helix strand of nucleotides
Peptide bonds join together molecules of: A. glycerol. B. glucose. C. amino acids. D. water C. amino acids
Which is true about the sodium and potassium pump? A. Two sodium ions are taken into the cell. B. Three sodium ions are taken out of the cell. C. Three potassium ions are taken into the cell. D. Two potassium ions are taken out of the cell. B. Three sodium ions are taken out of the cell.
An individual's entire set of DNA can be referred to as a : A. chromosome B. chromatid C. genome D. cytokinesis C. genome
Phagocytosis is an example of: A. exocytosis B. endocytosis C. passive transport D. facilitated diffusion B. endocytosis
Which is not a function of connective tissue? A. Transport B. Support C. Defense D. Communication D. Communication
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: A. basale B. lucidum C. corneum D. granulosum A. basale
Mucous membranes are important because the lubricate and protect passageways True or False True
The ulna articulate proximally with the: A. carpal bones B. humerus C. scapula D. none of the above is correct B. Humerus
An open fracture is also known as a compound fracture. True or False True
Thick myofilaments extend the length of the: A. A-band B. Z-line C. I-band D. None of the above are correct A. A-band
Which type of muscle does not have T-tubules? A. Smooth B. Cardiac C. Striated D. All muscles have T-tubules A. Smooth
The opposite of dorsiflexion is: A. dorsiextension B. abduction C. plantar flexion D. none of the above C. Plantar flexion
The body's thermostat is located in the: A. Heart B. Cerebellum C. Pituitary D. Hypothalamus D, Hypothalamus
The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of ------feedback. A. Negative B. Positive C. Inhibitory D. Deviating B. Positive
During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: A. Pelvic outlet B. Symphysis pubis C. Pelvic brim. D. Ilium A. Pelvic outlet
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