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Physiology weeks 1-6

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Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop? Transmitter
The normal reading or range of normal is called the set point
Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? Reproductive
Homeostasis can best be described as: a state of relative constancy.
Pathogenesis can be defined as: the course of disease development.
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: phospholipid and steroid.
Which lipid is part of vitamin D? Steroids
If one side of a DNA molecule is CTAGGCTG, the other side would be: GATCCGAC
Unsaturated fats: will kink or bend because of the double bonds between the carbon atoms.
The small water channels in the cell membrane are called: aquaporins
Transcription can be best described as the: synthesis of mRNA.
The correct order of the phases of mitosis is: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.
Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by _____ tissue. connective and epithelial
Mucous membranes are important because they lubricate and protect passageways. True
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the: Bones
An open fracture is also known as a compound fracture. True
Bones act as a reservoir for which of the following minerals? Calcium and Phosphorus
The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called: osteoclasts.
The ulna articulates proximally with the: humerus
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? Ball and socket
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: knee
Skeletal muscles are innervated by: somatic motor neurons.
The ion necessary for cross-bridging is: calcium
Which joint allows for a unique movement called opposition? Saddle
The first event to occur in muscle relaxation is that: the sarcoplasmic reticulum begins actively pumping calcium back into its sacs.
A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. multiaxial
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