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Alicia Kyla Sajor
Physiology Studystack Week 1-3 SCI221
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The body’s ability to keep a stable internal environment even when the outside world changes. |
| What is the main goal of homeostasis? | To keep the body’s internal conditions, like temperature and pH, within a normal range for cell function. |
| The three parts of a feedback loop are the ________, ________, and ________. | receptor (sensor), control center, effector |
| What is negative feedback? | A process that reverses a change to maintain balance, such as lowering body temperature after a fever. |
| What is positive feedback? | A process that increases a change, like stronger contractions during childbirth. |
| DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) | The molecule that holds genetic information used to make proteins and control cell activities. |
| What is the shape of the DNA molecule? | A double helix that looks like a twisted ladder. |
| The four DNA bases are _______, _______, _______, and _______. | adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine |
| Where is DNA found in a cell? | Inside the nucleus. |
| What is a gene? | A small section of DNA that carries instructions for making one specific protein. |