Exam 1: Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

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A(n)____________________ is the cavity within a hollow organ or tube.​

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The human body is made up of approximately how many specialized cell types?​

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What are the three actions that the body's control system must perform in order to maintain homeostasis?

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Exercise initially disrupts homeostasis.

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Common atoms combine to form the ____________________ of life,such as proteins,carbohydrates and fats.

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____________________ is one of the easiest factors to monitor that shows both an immediate response to exercise and long-term adaptation to exercise program.

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The extracellular fluid is made up of which two components?​

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What type of tissue consists of cells specialized for transmitting messages?

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In addition to feedback mechanisms,what other control mechanism does the body use?

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Distinguish between exocrine and endocrine glands.​

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All endocrine glands contain ducts.

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The four most common elements in the human body make up about 70% of the total chemistry.​

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Long-term adaptations make the body more efficient in responding to an ongoing or repetitive challenge in homeostasis.

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Muscle tissue is the ultimate source of all red blood cells.​

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Which example best illustrates a feedforward mechanism?​

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Except for ____________________,cells within connective tissue produce specific structural molecules that they release into extracellular spaces.​

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The fluid outside the cells is called ____________________ fluid.​

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What compound/molecule produced by connective tissue is a rubber band-like protein fiber?

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Which two cell types lose the ability to reproduce soon after they are formed?​

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What electrolyte does the heart rely on most in order to keep a rhythmic beat?

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