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1
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the body’s ability to detect and respond to changes to its internal environment?

A

responsiveness

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2
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the science of body functions

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physiology

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3
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which component of the feedback system recieves output from the control center and producesa response?

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effector

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4
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which component of the feedback system receives input with evironmental change?

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receptor

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5
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body systems that share common structures are…

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endocrine and reproductive

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6
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level of body organization represents the smallest living unit

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cellular

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7
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histology is the study of

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tissues

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8
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cytology is study of

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cell structure

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9
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an example of positive feedback…

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childbirth

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10
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phrase that describes catabolism?

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break down process

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11
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phrase that best describes anabolism?

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build up process

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12
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a substance that can not be split into simpler substance

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element

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13
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term/phase describing a free radical

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highly reactive

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14
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atoms with diff numbers of netrons but same number of protons are said to be…

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isotopes

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15
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compound dissociates in water and forms a cation other than H+ and an anion other than OH-. this substance most likely is a _____

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salt

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16
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h20 is example of ___ and ____

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compound and molecule

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17
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substance that dissociates into one or more hydrogen ions and one or more anions is

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acid

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18
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number of carbon atoms in one glucose is __ and in one laactose molecule is __

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6; 12

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19
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organic compound includes ATP and RNA is

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nucleic acids

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20
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which molecules is considered inorganic?

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  • CO
  • NaCl
  • CO2
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21
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molecules considered organic

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  • lipids
  • triglycerides
  • nucleic acids
  • carbohydrates
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22
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molecule that contains sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base is…

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RNA

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23
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type of organic compound that yields highest amount of heat (energy) per weight

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lipids

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24
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proteins that act as catalysts are ___

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enzymes

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25
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which lipid component is the highest percentage of the plasma membrane?

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phospholipids

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26
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reaction that produces 2 amino acids from a dipeptide

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hydrolytic

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27
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when potassium is represented “K+” , it means that

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given up an electron

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28
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reaction that produces a disaccharide from 2 monosaccharides

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dehydration synthesis

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29
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steroids are a form of…

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lipids

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30
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peptide bonds are a characteristic of ….

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carbohydrates

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31
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process that utilizes mRNA as a template

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transciption

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32
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process that utiliazes DNA as a template

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transcription

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33
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process resulting in the formation of protein

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translation

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34
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where is mRNA synthesized

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cytoplasm

35
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what components of the plasma membrane makes up the glycocalyx

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glycolipids and glycoproteins

36
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term that does not make up the cytoskeleton

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vacuole

[microfilament, microtubule, intermediate filament]

37
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common component between glycoproteins and glycolipids

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protein

38
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organelle involved with lipid synthesis

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smooth ER

39
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organelle that utilizes oxygen to produce energy

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mitocondria

40
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type of molecular transport that requires a vesicle

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active transport

41
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sodium and potassium cross teh plasma membrane using _____

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channels

42
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if cell membrane is permeable only to water which direction does water move when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?

A

out of the cell

43
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what happens to cell shape in a hyptonic solution when the membrane is permeable to water

A

swells

44
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organelle contains digestive enzymes

A

lysosomes

45
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organelle is site of rRNA

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ribosomes

46
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organelle that uses amino acids to form proteins

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ribosomes

47
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organella that modifies proteins and releases them within a vesicle

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golgi

48
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how many ATPs used by the sodium/potassium ATPase pump to remove 3 sodiums and 2 potassiums?

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1

49
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term polyunstaturation refers to the number of :

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double bonds

50
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2 components that make up a triglyceride

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glycerol and fatty acid

51
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tissue type includes adipose and bone

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connective

52
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tissue type that transmits electrical impulses and regulates all organ systems

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nervous tissue

53
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type of epithelium found in kid kidney tubules

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simple cuboidal

54
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type of epithelium that epidermis is

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stratified squamous

55
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epithelial type stretches and chages shape when filled (bladder)

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transitional

56
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type of cartilage is found as pads in the knee joint

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fibrocartilage

57
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cell type found within cartilage

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chondrocytes

58
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epithelial tissue allowing gas exchange quickly within the lungs

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simple squamous

59
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where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium located in the body?

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trachea

60
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primary tissue type consisting of white blood cells

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connective

61
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tissue type containing intercalated discs

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cardiac muscle

62
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cheek cell is an example of

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epithelium

63
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type of tissue containing an axon

A

neurons

64
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  1. causes diffusion rate to decrease
  2. utilization of a protein transporter
  3. movement of a water thru a selectively permeable membrane
  4. no net movemnt of a solute or solvent thru a selectively permeable membrane
  5. reuired by Na+ and K+ to move against the concentration gradient
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  1. low temperature
  2. mediated/facilitated
  3. osmosis
  4. isotonic
  5. ATP
65
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  1. single layer of cells
  2. lines hollow organs
  3. dense regular(fbrous) connective tissue
  4. high number of mitochondria within cells
  5. epecially designed for secretion
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  1. simple
  2. epithelium
  3. ligament
  4. muscle tissue
  5. columnar
66
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gland that isnt assocaited with the human skin

A

mucous

67
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cell type that is a specialized white blood cell

A

adipocytes

68
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if skin is yellow/organge, due to

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carotene

69
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region of the dermis anchors the epidermis and contain capillaries for exchange of gases

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papillary region

70
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name area which is not part of the skin containing areolar and adipose tissue

A

reticular region

71
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is present in thick skin but not in thin

A

stratum lucidum

72
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correct order of layer for epidermis (deepest to superficial)

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  1. stratum basale
  2. statum spinosum
  3. statum granulosum
  4. stratum lucidum
  5. statum corneum
73
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found in the epidermis these cells ingest foreign substances.

A

langerhan cells

74
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regions that makeup the dermis of the skin

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papillary , reticular

75
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tissue type is the hair root plexus

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nervous

76
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hair root plexus allows for what type of sensation

A

light touch

77
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sudiferous glands release

A

sweat

78
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not a function of skin

A

thermoregulation

79
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sebaceous glands release

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oil

80
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muscle attached to hair root

A

arrector pili

81
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eccrine glands primary function is _____

A

thermoregulation

82
Q

ceruminous glands

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produce ear wax

83
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epedermal cell involved in touch sensation

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merkel cells

84
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decubitis ulcer (bed sore) caused by

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poor blood ckirculation

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