48 Best Anatomy And Physiology Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Adams Dominick
Answered: Mar 28, 2018

There are two types of metabolism, both of which are known as catabolism and anabolism. Catabolism is a metabolic operation which involves the breaking down of larger molecules into simple...Read More

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Which of the following is not an example of a homeostatic mechanism?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The correct answer to this question is 3. While all of these choices are the body reacting to abnormal conditions, pulling blankets over yourself when it is cold at night is not an example of a...Read More

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What are the 7 functions of the hypothalamus?

Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Aug 14, 2019

The correct answer to this question is D, Control of postural reflexes. The hypothalamus has many functions, but one of them is not to control the reflexes of the postural. The things that the...Read More

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How does the complexity levels increase between cells, tissues, organelles, and organs?

A&pstudy
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems

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What are physical and chemical changes or reactions that occur within the body collectively known as?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

Metabolism is the sum total of all the reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism and that provide energy for vital processes and for synthesizing new organic material. It...Read More

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What will happen if the concentration of glucose in the water outside of a cell is higher than the concentration inside?

A. Cook, English Professor
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

Water will tend to leave the cell by osmosis. To understand what is happening here, you need to understand the principle of osmosis and tonicity.
Osmosis is the net movement of WATER...Read More

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Which molecule listed is most likely to cause osmosis in the body?

D. gray, Builder
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Passive trasnport of diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area with a lower concentration. During facilitated diffusion, carrier proteins are diffused...Read More

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What is a necessary human life function?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Intelligence

1 Answer

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How is oxygen used by living organisms?

L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Jul 03, 2018

Oxygen is vital to living organisms and when it is deficient, portable oxygen units are used to administer oxygen to the patient. In the same way we humans breathe out carbon dioxide, plants...Read More

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Is the elbow distal to the wrist?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

False

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What is the membrane on the surface of a lung called?

Palexis
Answered: Feb 12, 2017

I feel like this question should be more clearly asked, there is an outer (parietal), cavity, and then an inner (visceral).

2 Answers

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What is the function of ADP molecules living in cells?

E. Austin
Answered: Dec 14, 2018

The function of ADP molecules living in a cell is to locate and taking the energy given off by other processes which are also taking place in the cell. Sometimes this process of taking the energy...Read More

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What characteristic is shared by simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Jun 28, 2018

Diffusion is important as it removes waste on an organism and process the molecules that are useful for the cells. There are two types of diffusion - simple and facilitated diffusion have...Read More

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Where does the thoracic cavity lie in relationship to the abdominopelvic cavity?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 26, 2018

The thoracic cavity lies above the abdomen in the human body. It is the cavity which contains the lungs and the heart along with the great vessels of the body. The thoracic cavity consists of the...Read More

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What happens when a body is placed in the anatomical position?

John Adney
Answered: Apr 01, 2017

According to Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology Eleventh Edition, the palms should be facing forward.

4 Answers

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