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Physiology Mid term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In DNA molecule sequence of three base pairs forms a | codon |
| Proteins that act as catalyst are called | enzymes |
| Hematopoiesis is carried out in the | red bone marrow |
| Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? | astrocytes |
| Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? | cartilage |
| In childbirth a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the | pelvic outlet |
| Tilting the foot upwards, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg is called | dorsiflexion |
| Moving a body part away from the medial plane of the body is called | abduction |
| Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones | parathyroid and calcium |
| An age-related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility is | osteoporosis |