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PhysiologyMidterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Diffusion is best described as? | The movement of molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration. |
| Which bone is formed by intramembranous ossification? | Flat bones in the cranium |
| Describe the axial skeleton | -Supports and protects organs -Stabilizes and anchors the appendicular bones -Provides framework for the neck, head, and trunk |
| What is the gland responsible for waxy secretion called? | Ceruminous |
| Which cells is filled with fibrous protein and makes up most of the epidermal cells? | Keratin |
| Describe DNA | A double-helix polymer that functions to transfer information, encode genes, and synthesizes of protein |
| Which term means they love water? | Hydrophillic |
| Proteins contain what four elements? | Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen |
| What are the basic building blocks for fat? | fatty acids and glycerol |
| Which lipid is a part of vitamin D? | Steroids |