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4N0X1 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BASICS
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4N0X1 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BASICSOsmosis - Answers-Diffusion of water only across a selectively permeable membrane.
Diffusion - Answers-Movement of any substance from an area of higher concentration to
an area of lower concentration
What is the function of Effectors? - Answers-Activated by an imbalance and correct the
imbalance.
What is the Hypothalamus? - Answers-The Control Center - Receives the input and
signals the effectors to take action.
What is the function of Receptors - Answers-Provide information about specific
conditions in the environment.
What is Cartilage? - Answers-Rigid Connective Tissue
What are tendons? - Answers-Connects muscle to bone - Cord like - MTB (Muscle to
Bone)
What are Ligaments? - Answers-Connects bone to bone - tought collagenous fiber -
BTB (Bone to Bone)
What are Sesamoid Bones? - Answers-Round and embedded in tendons (Example:
Patella)
What are Irregular Bones? - Answers-Variety of shapes. (Ex.: Vertebrae, Facial Bones)
What are Flat Bones? - Answers-Plate like structures with broad surfaces. (Ex.: Ribs,
Scapulae, Skull, Sternum)
What are Short Bones? - Answers-Cube-Like (Ex.: Carpal Bones)
What are Long Bones? - Answers-Longitudinal Axis with Expanded Ends. (Ex.:
Humerus, Femur)
What are Cells? - Answers-Smallest Function of life.
What is homeostasis? - Answers-The body's ability to maintain and regulate a stable
internal environment.
What is the purpose of heat - Answers-Contributes to the rate in which metabolic
reactions occur.
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