Prelims 2 Flashcards
what step in protein synthesis means to copy into a complementary sequence of codons in a strand of RNA?
transcription
anatomy is the study of ____ and physiology is the study of _____
structure, function
what is the thickest layer of the epidermis?
stratum spinosum
which of the following muscles is named after its shape?
procerus
which of the following is true regarding skeletal muscles?
the greater the length of muscle fibers, the wider the range of motion
estrogen has the following effects on the growing skeleton EXCEPT:
increase in the height of the pelvis compared to males
elongation of long bones during childhood takes place in the…
metaphyses
what layer of the epidermis contains keratohyalin granules?
stratum granulosum
which of the ff best describes a muscle?
the muscle constitute 40-50% of total body weight
main parts of the cell are…
nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane
the ff are structures that make up the peripheral nervous system
spinal cord
melanin against UV light is what function of the skin
protection
vasodilation of superficial blood vessels on the cheeks is an example of what function of the skin?
thermoregulation
this color is due to the oxygen carrying pigment of red blood cells
hemoglobin
it attaches bone to bone
ligament
