physiology UPDATED Questions with
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define anatomy and physiology. why is it important to study this as part of midwifery education -
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name 4 major types of cell in human body and describe their defining characteristics -
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define total body water, intracellular fluid, extracellular fluid, plasma, interstitial fluid, internal
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what is homeostatic regulation and what is its physiological importance. Describe role of
negative feedback in homeostasis. - CORRECT ANSWER -x
explain how positive feedback loop differs from negative feedback loop - CORRECT
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describe the position of the body when it is in the anatomical position. Define anterior, posterior,
medial, proximal and distal. - CORRECT ANSWER -x
name the functions common to all cells - CORRECT ANSWER -x
explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport - CORRECT ANSWER -x
compare and contrast simple diffusion and osmosis - CORRECT ANSWER -x
compare and contrast primary and secondary active transport - CORRECT ANSWER -x
, describe the structure and function of plasma membrane - CORRECT ANSWER -x
4 basic types of tissue in body - CORRECT ANSWER -x
describe function of epithelial connective muscle and nervous tissues - CORRECT
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list and describe functions of the skin (4) - CORRECT ANSWER -x
describe the main structural features of the epidermis and explain their structural function -
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describe the structure and function of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER -x
describe the various kinds of glands in skin and the secretions of these glands - CORRECT
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explain how sweat glands play a major role in regulating body temperature. function of erector
pili muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER -x
what are the three layers of the heart called? What are the three layers of an artery? function of
coronary arteries? - CORRECT ANSWER -x
function of the outer layer of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER -X
name 4 chambers of heart. name Blood vessels that enter and leave the heart. - CORRECT
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