UMGC BIOL 160 Test Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Sensor - ANSWERSin homeostasis, a receptor that detects a stimulus. "Sentry"
Effector - ANSWERSan organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
negative feedback - ANSWERSA primary mechanism of homeostasis, whereby a change in a physi...
Sensor - ANSWERSin homeostasis, a receptor that detects a stimulus. "Sentry"
Effector - ANSWERSan organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
negative feedback - ANSWERSA primary mechanism of homeostasis, whereby a change in a physiological
variable that is being monitored triggers a response that counteracts the initial fluctuation.
Metabolism - ANSWERSthe chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain
life.
Acids - ANSWERSsubstances that add hydrogen ions to solutions
Bases - ANSWERSCompounds that reduce the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
form follows function - ANSWERSthe purpose of something dictates its structure
Tissue - ANSWERSA group of similar cells that perform the same function.
epithelial tissue - ANSWERSA body tissue that covers the surfaces of the body, inside and out
, connective tissue - ANSWERSAnimal tissue that functions mainly to bind and support other tissues,
having a sparse population of cells scattered through an extracellular matrix.
muscle tissue - ANSWERSA body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move.
nervous tissue - ANSWERSA body tissue that carries electrical messages back and forth between the
brain and every other part of the body.
Vacuole - ANSWERScytoplasmic membrane-bound cavity that functions in digestion, storage, secretion,
and excretion
nuclear envelope - ANSWERSA double membrane that surrounds the nucleus in the cell
Golgi complex - ANSWERSOrganelle that packages and distributes proteins
Chromatin - ANSWERSlong, threadlike fibers with DNA and protein in the nucleus
Nucleolus - ANSWERSMakes ribosomes
smooth muscle tissue - ANSWERSwalls of organs such as the stomach, uterus, and intestine
loose connective tissue - ANSWERSBinds muscle cells together in skeletal muscles. Most common type of
connective tissue.
Cartilage - ANSWERScells embedded in an impenetrable extracellular matrix; is a structural component
of joints, rib endings, etc.
dense connective tissue - ANSWERStendons and ligaments
conductive nervous tissue - ANSWERSresponds to specific stimuli such as pain or temperature
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bensuda. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
