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anatomy weeks 1-5
Question | Answer |
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What are the three classes of carbohydrates characterized by the length of their carbon chains? | 1. Monosaccharides (simple sugars) 2. Disaccharides (double sugars) 3. Polysaccharides (complex sugars) |
What determines the primary sequence in which amino acids are assembled to form a specific polypeptide? | mRNA codons |
In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align across the equator of the spindle fiber at its centromere? | metaphase |
What is the function of connective tissue? | supports body structures and transports substances throughout the body |
How do elastic fibers differ from collagenous fibers? | elastic fibers allows flexibility and elastic recoil of tissues while collagen fibers provides flexible strength to tissues |
Which two of the four major tissue types have the greatest capacity to regenerate after an injury? | epithelial and connective |
What is the basic organizational or structural unit of compact bone? | osteons |
Skeletal muscles are: a) striated voluntary b)nonstriated involuntary c) striated involuntary | a) striated voluntary |
What is the deepest stratum of the epithelium? | stratum basale |
Which group of melanin produces a lighter reddish or orange color? | pheomelanin |