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SCI 221 Human Physiology with Lab Week 1-6 Studystack #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the four basic components in every feedback control loop? | 1. sensor mechanism 2. integrator or control center 3. effector mechanism 4. feedback |
| What is a quaternary structure and give an example? | The quaternary structure is a protein that are made up of clusters of polypeptide chains and example is hemoglobin in red blood cells. |
| The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane | Osmosis |
| Describe DNA Replication | DNA unzips and the bases are exposed, then complementary bases are sealed binded by DNA polymerase, then two chromatids are made. |
| Function of epithelial tissue | - Covers and protects the body surface - Lines body cavities - Transport of substances (absorption, secretion, excretion) - Gandular activity |
| The five functions of bone | 1. support 2. protection 3. movement 4. mineral storage 5. hematopoiesis |
| U-shaped bone located above the larynx and below the mandible that's suspended from the styloid processes of the temporal bone and it is the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones | Hyoid bone |
| Difference between the male and female pelvis | The male pelvis is deep and funnel-shaped with a narrow subpubic angle (typically < 90 degrees) while the female pelvis is more flaring, broad, and shallow with a wider subpubic angle (typically > 90 degrees) for child bearing purposes. |
| The shoulder joint and hip joint are what type of joint | Ball-and-socket joint |
| What is the purpose of skeletal muscle heat production | Skeletal muscle does actions such as shivering for thermogenesis to be able to produce waste heat to help maintain the setpoint body temperature. |