homeostasis, cell struc and fumction

Question 1

what is the homeostasis definition?

Answer 1

the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Question 2

what is the Y and X-axis knobs do?

Answer 2

move it up and down and left to right

Question 3

what is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Answer 3

but the biggest distinction between them is that eukaryotic cells have a distinct nucleus containing the cell’s genetic material

Question 4

what is the high power objective lens

Answer 4

the longest one

Question 5

what is the prokaryotic definition

Answer 5

Prokaryotes are organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles

Question 6

what is the eukaryotic definition

Answer 6

any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus.

Question 7

what is the definition of cell theory

Answer 7

one or both of the statements that the cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of living matter and that the organism is composed of autonomous cells with its properties being the sum of those of its cells.

Question 8

what is the ocular lens

Answer 8

the tube you look through

Question 9

what is the stage

Answer 9

the part you put things on

Question 10

what are the stage clips

Answer 10

the clips that hold down the tab

Question 11

how does the flow of water in and out of cells through plasma membrain help maintain homeostasis

Answer 11

it can balance it so it doesnt overflow

Question 12

Which type of transport across the plasma membrane involves the use of carrier proteins?

Answer 12

pumps

Question 13

In which type of solution is a cell when concentration of the solute outside of the cell is higher than it is inside?

Answer 13

hypertonic

Question 14

Underneath the mechanical stage of your microscope, there is either a little metal lever or a thumbwheel that moves right or left. What is this mechanical feature and what does it do?

Answer 14

Iris diaphragm adjustment that regulates the amount of light.

Question 15

Select the statements about the sodium-potassium ATPase pump that are true.

Answer 15

The pump maintains the level of sodium ions (Na+) and potassium ions (K+) inside and outside the cell.

Question 16

Select statements about exocytosis that are true.

Answer 16

Cells use exocytosis to expel wastes and to secrete substances, such as hormones, produced by the cell.