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Corrie Garcia
Physiology Weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A tissue is | a group of similar cells that perform a common function |
| Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum ______ | basale |
| Without red bone marrow, bones would not be able to ______ | make blood cells |
| Adipocytes, found in the yellow bone marrow, stores and releases ________ for energy | fat and triglycerides |
| What provides flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? | Cartilages |
| What kind of joint is the knee joint? | Hinge joint |
| What type of joint joins the two pubic bones together? | Symphysis |
| The chief function of the T-tubules is to | allow for electrical signals to move deeper into the cell |
| What is the strength of a muscle contraction influenced by? | amount of load, initial length of muscle fibers, and recruitment of motor units |
| What is another name commonly known for cross-bridges? | myosin heads |