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Anatomy and Physiology- Midterm Which of the explanations below shows the correct relationship between anatomy and physiology? A- anatomy and physiology are not related, but two distinct fields of study B-The structure of a body part determines its function within the human body C-The anatomist determines the function of a body part and the physiologist determines the morphology D-Physiologists examine the organization of body parts while the anatomist tries to describe how and wh...

An amino acid may act as a proton acceptor or donor. Explain. - ANS Amino acids have two components: base group (proton acceptor) and an organic acid part (a proton donor). Name at least four things you know about enzymes. - ANS They are proteins They have specific binding sites for specific substrates. They lower the activation barrier for a specific reaction. The names end in "ase." They can be denatured. They can be used again and again In the compound H2CO3, wh...

1 PHYSIO EXAM 3 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ pericardium Correct Answer: tough membranous sac enclosing the heart parietal pericardium Correct Answer: outer layer of the pericardium pericardial cavity Correct Answer: contains fluid for the heart to float in, reducing friction visceral pericardium Correct Answer: membrane on the surface of the heart pericardium functions Correct Answer: 1) cushion 2) space for heart movement 3) prevent heart overe...

BIOL 235 CHAPTER 21 BLOOD VESSELS HEMODYNAMICS EXAM TOPIC (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) Hemodynamics - CORRECT ANSWER-the forces involved in circulating blood throughout the body Tunica Interna (Intima) - CORRECT ANSWER-inner lining of blood vessel and makes direct contact with blood Lumen - CORRECT ANSWER-Interior opening of the vessel Endothelium - CORRECT ANSWER-Innermost layer of tunica interna and is continuous with endocardial layer of the heart, consists of thin layer of flattene...

LECTURE 1: ELEMENTS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND THE IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSE Components of the immune system and their functions • What are the organs, tissues cells and soluble factors of the immune system? Organs and tissues • Can you name, and describe the location, organization and function(s) of the following organs and tissues? Better yet, can you draw a diagram to illustrate each of these organs and tissues, and show the zones where dendritic cells, macrophages, B and T cells are ...

Chapter 03 Cell Structure and Genetic Control     
True / False Questions
  1.  The cell is the basic structural and functional unit in the body.  
TRUE   
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 03.01
Section: 3.01
Topic: Cells
    
Multiple Choice Questions
  2.  The _____________ is the liquid portion of the cell between the plasma membrane and nucleus.  
A.  cytoskeleton 
B.  peroxisome 
C.  cytosol 
D.  phospholipids   
Blooms ...

Human Physiology, 15e (Fox) Chapter 1 The Study of Body Function 1) Physiology ________. A) emphasizes cause-and-effect mechanisms B) includes the fields of chemistry and psychology C) ignores the scientific method D) ultimately strives to understand the structures of individual cells 2) The study of how disease or injury alters physiological processes is termed ________. A) comparative physiology B) the scientific method C) pathophysiology D) anatomy 3) The study of disease ...

Human Anatomy and Physiology Midterm anatomy - ANS structure of the body and it's parts (nomenclature) physiology - ANS study of the function (experiments) homeostasis - ANS maintenance of a stable internal environment - despite fluctuations in external environment requirements of organisms: - ANS H2O(most abundant substance in body), food (provides nutrients, supply energy), O2 (1/5 of air, drive met. proc., used to release energy), heat (form of energy, product of ...

A&P 1 Practice Exam 3|99 Questions with Verified Answers Forms part of the protein synthesis site in the cytoplasm. - CORRECT ANSWER ribosomal RNA Act as "interpreter" molecules that recognize specific amino acids and nucleotide base sequences. - CORRECT ANSWER transfer RNA Attaches the correct amino acid to its transfer RNA. - CORRECT ANSWER Synthetase enzymes Provides the energy needed for synthesis reactions. - CORRECT ANSWER ATP Found in the cytoplasm, this structure specifi...

Resolution - ANSWER-Ability of a microscope to distinguish two objects as separate What do you call a measurement of 10^-6 m? - ANSWER-Micrometer, or micron Light Microscope - ANSWER-microscope that uses a beam of light passing through one or more lenses to magnify an object What resolving power does a light microscope have? - ANSWER-0.25 micrometers Types of Light microscopes (4) - ANSWER-- Simple (Dissecting) - Compound (What we use in lab to view slides regularly) - Dark Field (...