Final Exam Review

Front

Reactions that release energy are called ______.

Back

Exergonic

Front

Reactions that absorb energy are called ______.

Back

Endergonic

Front

Myosin heads contain binding sites for which of the following?

Back

Actin, ATP, ATPase enzymes (not Calcium)

Front

True or False: White matter is myelinated.

Back

True

Front

Which fiber type is responsible for preventing stretching and tearing?

Back

Collagen

Front

Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for initiating ossification?

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

What is the primary function of osteocytes?

Back

Maintain bone tissue.

Front

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone health?

Back

Resorb bone tissue.

Front

What is the function of ATP in muscle contraction?

Back

Provides energy for myosin heads to bind to actin.

Front

Define myelination.

Back

The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve to increase the speed of impulse transmission.