click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Myne
Star 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | relative constancy of the internal fluid environment |
| Negative feedback | Occurs when feedback (from sensor to integrator) results in a reversal of the direction of change |
| Positive feedback | Occurs when feedback (from sensor to integrator) results in an amplification of the change (same direction as deviation from setpoint) |
| four major types of biological macromolecules | proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids |
| The cell | the basic functional unit of the body, so it is no wonder that a good understanding of human physiology begins with an overview of cell function. |
| Tissue | a group of similar cells that perform a common function |
| two highly adapted types of connective tissues that make up the skeleton | bone, and cartilage |
| Osteoclasts | these large cells have several nuclei and function in resorption and the assimilation of bone components. |
| Cancellous bone | located within compact bone. It is spongy, more flexible, and less dense than compact bone. |
| An articulation, or joint, | a point of contact between bones. |