Groups of cells performing related tasks are known as ________
tissues
Which is the best example of integration in physiology?
The interaction of nervous and endocrine signals to regulate blood flow to the small intestines
Which of the following is the best example of a mechanistic understanding of a function?
Skeletal muscle cells contract when myosin heads attach to actin filaments and rotate, producing force
What is a good reason to consider using mapping to learn physiological concepts?
Creating a map requires thinking about and understanding the relationships between facts.
Select the most accurate definition of homeostasis.
The ability of an organism to maintain relatively constant internal conditions despite variability in external conditions.
What is the primary mechanism allowing a molecule like an enzyme to perform a particular function?
Its specific structure
What is the main difference between the concepts of "steady-state" and "equilibrium?
A steady-state system is dynamic, whereas a system in equilibrium is not.
Which of the following would best describe the concept of negative feedback as it relates to homeostasis?
A negative feedback response demonstrates a fluctuation around a setpoint.
Which component of a control system initiates an appropriate response to a stimulus?
Integrating center
What does it mean if an article has been peer reviewed?
The work has been read by an anonymous panel of scientists qualified to judge the science
What is a review article and why might it be beneficial for a novice in a subject matter to read?
It contains a synopsis of recent research on a particular topic; because it gives a general summary of several technical papers, making it easier for a novice to understand.
Which of the following search combinations would render in the most accurate results if you wanted to know if there was a link between the consumption of high fructose corn syrup and the incidence of type II diabetes?
high fructose corn syrup AND the incidence of type II diabetes
Which of the following websites would be best if you wanted to learn about the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy on reducing the symptoms associated with menopause?
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Processes that cannot be predicted simply from understanding the functions of the individual components of the system are known as ________ properties
emergent
You have collected these data from 50 of your fellow students, some of whom are sophomores and others juniors: the number of process maps/flow charts each student created while studying for the physiology exam, and the score each student earned on the exa
The number of maps/charts
Four systems exchange materials between internal and external environments, these include the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and which other system?
Reproductive
The majority of total body fluid is located in the __________.
intracellular fluid
The smallest living unit in the human body is the __________.
cell
Which of the following is NOT a major class of cells in the human body?
cartilage
Select the correct order for levels of organization in the body.
cells�tissues�organs�organ systems
Homeostasis is the body's attempt to maintain __________
a relatively constant internal environment
Which word means, "the rate at which a substance disappears from the blood?
Clearance
What is the best definition for "homeostasis?
The ability of living systems to maintain a relatively constant internal environment.
Which is the best example of the law of mass balance?
Eating a salty meal causes the kidney to excrete sodium.
Which word means, "the adaptation of biological systems to a given set of natural environmental conditions?
Acclimatization