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Physio- Assignment 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | The process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment. |
| What is the hierarchical organization of the body? | Chemical level (atoms and molecules) Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Organism |
| What is activation energy? | Energy needed to get a reaction started |
| What are enzymes? | Proteins that act as a biological catalysts |
| What is phagocytosis? | The cell process in which microorganisms or other large particles are engulfed. |
| Why is meiosis called "reduction division"? | The number of chromosomes is reduced by half |
| Synarthotic joints are: | immovable |
| What are the three phases of twitch contraction? | Latent period Contraction phase Relaxation phase |
| A shoulder joint is an example of what kind of joint? | Multiaxial Ball and socket Freely movable |
| What are the two types/functions of bone marrow? | Red and yellow- produce red blood cells and stores energy as fat |