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Physiology set 1
Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of _____ feedback. | positive |
| The normal reading or range of normal is called the: | set point. |
| The alpha helix is an example of which level of protein structure? | Secondary |
| The term glycoprotein, a combination of two words, tells you that the compound is made of _____, with _____ being the dominant component. | carbohydrate and protein; protein |
| The physical process by which water and solute move through a membrane when a hydrostatic pressure gradient exists across the membrane is the process of: | filtration |
| An individual’s entire set of DNA can be referred to as a: | genome |
| Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat? | Brown fat |
| Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? | Connective |
| A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the: | knee |
| The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called: | osteoclasts |
| Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together? | Symphysis |
| After it is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the calcium combines with which protein? | Troponin |