Physiology and Cell Biology Overview
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What term describes the human body's ability to maintain a relatively constant internal temperature?

  • Thermoregulation
  • Homeostasis (correct)
  • Positive feedback
  • Respiratory heat loss
  • Which response accurately characterizes positive feedback?

  • It amplifies the initial stimulus. (correct)
  • It counteracts changes in the physiological state.
  • It represents a static condition.
  • It regulates the body's internal environment.
  • In the context of homeostasis, which component produces the response to correct a deviation from normal levels?

  • The effector (correct)
  • The external environment
  • The integrating center
  • The receptor
  • Which component of homeostatic regulation compares input from sensors to the set point?

    <p>The integrating center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage range of water is found in a typical human cell?

    <p>70:85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary structural component forms the bilayer of the cell membrane?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about cholesterol in the cell membrane is true?

    <p>It limits the movement of phospholipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following, which type of molecule makes up the least percentage in a typical human cell?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do membrane proteins primarily serve?

    <p>Regulation of cell signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements makes up the major portion of ions in human cells?

    <p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physiology

    • The human body's ability to maintain a stable internal temperature is an example of homeostasis.
    • Homeostasis is a process where the body maintains a stable internal environment.
    • Positive feedback is a response that enhances a stimulus
    • The effector produces the response that moves the physiological variable back towards the middle of its healthy range.
    • Homeostasis is a balanced process where an integrating center compares sensor input to a "set point".

    Cell Biology

    • Cell biology defines terms in the field of cell biology.
    • The human body is organized into cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
    • Characteristics of life include organization, metabolism, responsiveness, growth, development, reproduction, and adaptation.
    • Cells are composed of a plasma membrane, cytosol, nucleus and intracellular organelles.
    • The human cell is largely composed of water (70-85%), ions, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
    • The cell membrane is comprised of a phospholipid bilayer and cholesterol.
    • Cholesterol limits the movement of phospholipids, providing stability to the plasma membrane.

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    Explore fundamental concepts in physiology and cell biology through this comprehensive quiz. You'll encounter topics such as homeostasis, characteristics of life, and cell structure. Test your understanding of how the body maintains stability and the organization of cellular components.

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