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The four basic types of tissue that the human body contains are
epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue
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A red blood cell that is placed in a hypertonic solution
loses water
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ribosomes are orgranelle resposible for
protein synthesis
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a plane through the body that passes perpendicular to the long axis of the body and divides the body into a superior and an inferior section is a
transverse section
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a solution that is hyposmotic to plasma has:
a lower osmostic pressure than plasma
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carbohydrates contain units called
monosacharides
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When a variation outside normal limits triggers a response that restores the normal condition, the regulatory mechanism involves
negative feedback
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The genotype TT is best described as
homozygous dominant
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A person that has two different alleles for a single trait is said to be _________ for that trait.
heterozygous
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In humans, somatic cells have ____ chromosomes, while reproductive cells (gametes) have ____.
46:23
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A person's expressed physical trait, such as eye colour is called their;
phenotype
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Identify the correct sequence of the organs of the respiratory passageway
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles
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The level of carbon dioxide in the blood is initially detected by
chemoreceptors in the aortic and carotid bodies
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The most powerful stimulant that increases the rate and depth of respiration in a healthy person is;
the rising level of carbon dioxide in the blood
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Which statement reflects the four major processes involved in respiration
pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transport of respiratory gases, internal respiration
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internal respiration is;
gas exchange between tissue capillaries and tissue cells
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tidal volume is;
respiratory volume inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing
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Diffusion of gases is the transfer of molecules
from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
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Gas exchange between pulmonary capillaries and pulmonary alveoli occurs as a result of
diffusion
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Blood is pumped to the lungs via
the pulmonary arteries
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contraction of the heart muscle is called
systole
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The thin fibrous sac surrounding the heart is known as
pericardium
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Heart valves permit blood flow in;
one direction, forewards
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The inner lining of the heart is known as;
endocardium
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A red blood cell that is placed in a hypertonic solution

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loses water

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ribosomes are orgranelle resposible for

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a plane through the body that passes perpendicular to the long axis of the body and divides the body into a superior and an inferior section is a

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a solution that is hyposmotic to plasma has:

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