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STUDY STACK 1
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY - WEEKS 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the most important monosaccharide? | Glucose - Because it is the primary energy source for all cells especially the brain and red blood cells. |
| What is ATP? | The form of energy that cells generally use. |
| Which substances are organic? | lipids, carbohydrates, proteins. |
| What is a feedback control loop? | A highly complex and integrated communication control system . |
| How is the body able to maintain and / or restore homeostasis? | Homeostatic control mechanisms |
| What is positive feedback? | Events that lead to an immune response to an infection or the formation of a blood clot. |
| Which body systems are involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Circulatory, Endocrine, Lymphatic. |
| What is Meiosis? | A specialized type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half to produce sex cells. |
| What happens as a result of Mitosis? | Cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. |
| What is the total number of chromosomes? | 46 |
| What is a hypertonic solution? | A saline solution that contains a higher concentration of salt than a red blood cell. |
| How does water move through the cell membrane? | Osmosis |
| What creates fingerprints on the skin? | The papillary layer of the dermis |
| What are some functions of epithelial tissue? | Absorption, Secretion, Protection |
| What are some essential functions of the skin? | Regulation of body temperature, excretion of water and salts, defense against disease organisms. |
| What is the hypodermis? | It is the deepest layer of skin by which connects the dermis to underlying tissues. |
| What is osteoporosis? | An age related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility. |
| Which two hormones are involved in blood calcium levels? | Parathryoid and calcitonin |
| Which cells are responsible for active erosion of bone minerals? | Osteoclasts |
| What is the name for Cross bridges? | Myosin heads |
| Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? | Ball & Socket |
| What is ATP? | The energy required for muscular contraction is obtained by hydrolysis. |
| What are some functions of muscles? | posture, heat production, movement |
| How is muscle tone maintained? | Negative feed back mechanisms. |
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