Define homeostasis and explain its significance.

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A: The human body requires energy to perform any action, where the cellular process of releasing energy...

Q: What are the functions of the spleen?

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Q: Define tissue repair. Differentiate between repair byregeneration and repair by replacement.

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Q: What are sutures, and how do they affect skull shape andgrowth?

A: The skull is the structure present in the head of an individual that protects the brain due to its r...

Q: State four functions of prostaglandins.

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Q: Define vein

A: The blood vessels are the components of the circulatory system. It transports blood throughout the h...

Q: Which neurons are located only within the CNS?a. motor neuronsb. unipolar neuronsc. sensory neuronsd...

A: The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord. Neurons are the cells that for...

Q: What are some anatomic differences between bronchi andbronchioles?

A: The lungs are the organs of the respiratory system that are paired, spongy and air-filled and locate...

Q: What neurotransmitter will result in constriction of the pupil?a. norepinephrineb. acetylcholinec. e...

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Q: Malnutrition in children often leads to a decreased rate of mitosis in different cell populations. W...

A: Malnutrition means that proper nutrition and nourishment is not being provided to the children. Due ...

Q: Identify the parts of the conducting system of theheart. Explain how the conducting system coordinat...

A: The circulatory system also called the cardiovascular system  is the organ system that allows blood ...

Q: Explain the molecular mechanism of muscle contraction.

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Q: Which of these is NOT a function of endocrine systems? O Muscle movement O Glucose regulation O Acid...

A: The endocrine system is composed of a collection of endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Hormones...

Q: Rods and cones in the eyes are: O Unipolar neurons O Multipolar neurons O Bipolar neurons O Interneu...

A: The rods and cons are specialized cells that are present in the retina of the eye, and these cells a...

Q: In liver cells, glycogen phosphorylase acts in which of the three stages of the signaling pathway as...

A: Cells typically convey using chemical signals,  to observe a sign an acquaintance cell must have the...

Q: Would the receptors for equilibrium work in space at zero gravity?

A: The ear is the organ of hearing. The components of the ear are the external ear, pinna, external aud...

Q: What are the major structures in the Mid brain, pons, and medulla oblongata

A: The brainstem is the posterior part of the brain that forms a link between the cerebrum and the spin...

Q: Describe the mechanism and feedback system involved in the control of renin release. Don't copy pas...

A: Kidneys are vital organs responsible for blood filtration which forms the part of the human renal sy...

Q: The epidermis on the soles of the feet is composed of layers of __________tissue.

A: The skin is the largest organ of the body and is a part of the integumentary system. It serves as th...

Q: Compare and contrast the hormonal levels of a woman prior to birth and after birth.

A: Human female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries along with a pair of oviduct, uterus,...

Q: Define auditory cortex

A: In anatomy, the term ‘auditory cortex’ is used to describe the sensory region of the brain that is c...

Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. To build and repair body tissue y...

A: In two main ways, tissue repair or wound healing takes place: by regeneration and fibrosis. Regenera...

Q: Describe the gross anatomy of a long bone

A: A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton in animals. Bones protect t...

Q: How does anaerobic versus aerobic exercise affect muscles?

A: Aerobic exercises are referred to e exercises done when Oxygen is present, and anaerobic exercises r...

Q: Define hyperthyroidism and explain why one of its symptoms is weight loss.

A: Thyroid gland is located as a pair in front of the neck. It has a butterfly shape. Hormones for pitu...

Q: If a patient has a damaged lateral rectus muscle, which eye movement would be impaired?

A: The eye is one of the most complex paired sensory organs of the visual system. It helps in the proce...

Q: The vulva includes the ________.a. lactiferous duct, rugae, and hymenb. lactiferous duct, endometriu...

A: The organs of the reproductive system are different in males and females. The reproductive system of...

Q: The bundle of dense regular connective tissue that attaches askeletal muscle to bone is called a(n)a...

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Q: Name the term that matches each definition. ______________________ 1. Inability of muscle fibers to ...

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Q: Describe three contrasting actions of the deltoid muscle

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Q: A male baby is born with the sex-chromosomeconstitution XYY. Both parents have normal sex chromosome...

A: The failure of separation of sister chromatids during cell division is termed nondisjunction. In the...

Q: What are some functions of smooth muscle tissue?

A: Muscle is a soft tissue like structure which is primarily responsible for the movement in the body. ...

Q: List and explain the functions of the hypothalamus.

A: The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that is located adjacent to the pituitary gland and in the b...

Q: What can you tell about a muscle whose name includes the word serratus? a. It is a supinator. b. It ...

A: The body comprises three types of muscles; the cardiac muscles, the skeletal muscles, and the smooth...

Q: Describe the different effects of vasopressin and atrial natriuretic factor on blood pressure.

A: The kidneys have a biochemical function for the control of blood flow for the regulation of blood pr...

Q: List three conditions that lead to aldosterone release.

A: Aldosterone is a steroid hormone. Its primary role is to govern salt and water in the body, affectin...

Q: What are the normal values for a platelet count and aprothrombin time measurement? Name a disorder t...

A: Platelets are the type of blood cells which participates in the coagulation of the blood at the site...

Q: List the number of spinal nerve branches

A: The nervous system composed of the nerves and glial cells is required for transmitting signals betwe...

Q: Name the two kinds of dense regular connective tissue,and give an example of each. Do the same for d...

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Q: Explain how cerebrospinal fluid is formed, circulated,and returned to the blood

A: Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The function of CSF is...

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A: Cancer  Cancer is defined as uncontrolled and undifferentiated growth of a normal cell. Cancer shows...

Q: B) The beta chain of eukaryotic protein is made up of 141 amino acids. What is the minimum number of...

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Q: 1. The following are muscles that move the pectoral girdle. For each, give its location and describe...

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Q: contrast the mucosa of the colon with that of the smallintestine;

A: The digestive system is made up of the hollow organs, i.e., the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small int...

Q: To study the chemical properties of the blood hemoglobin of a vertebrate, it might seem convenient t...

A: The red blood cells or erythrocytes present in vertebrates typically contain certain metabolites tha...

Q: What is the consequence of reduction in the number ofsensory neurons during aging?

A: A sensory neuron can be defined as the type of neuron which transmits the electrical impulses from b...

Q: Choose the best answer for following question : A BMI of 26.7 indicates that a person isa. healthy.b...

A: BMI stands for body mass index. This value is obtained from the weight and height of an individual. ...