Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
When considering calcium homeostasis of blood the release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the pituitary glands
a- osteoclasts degrading bone matrix and blood calcium levels increasing
b- osteoclasts degrading bone matrix and blood calcium increasing
c- osteoblasts building bone matrix and blood calcium levels decreasing
d- osteoblasts building bone matrix and blood calcium levels increasing
A
b
2
Q
The movement of a solvent ( usually water) through a semi permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated solution is known as
A- osmosis
b- Active transport
c- Diffusion
d- facilitated diffusion
A
a
