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Tara Quist
Physiology Weeks 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is a: | Atom |
| Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for cells? | Carbohydrates |
| Water is important to the body because it: | Is a universal solvent |
| The skin protects the body from UV damage through the production of: | Melanin |
| Spongy bone contains small cavities called: | Red bone marrow |
| Cartilage found at the ends of long bones is called: | Hyaline cartilage |
| The connective tissue that surrounds a whole muscle is called: | Epimysium |
| Muscle contraction occurs due to interactions between which two proteins? | Actin and myosin |
| Blood returning to the heart from the body enters the: | Right atrium |
| The liquid portion of blood is called: | Plasma |
| The peripheral nervous system is divided into: | Somatic and autonomic |
| Which glial cells help protect the CNS from pathogens? | Microglia |
| Blood returning to the heart from the body enters the: | Right atrium |