Midterm Biomedical Science

Front

What is the oxygen-carrying protein in blood?

Back

Hemoglobin

Front

Which enzyme unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What do the nervous system and endocrine system regulate together?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What is the spinal cord?

Back

The main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Front

Which base does thymine always pair with in DNA?

Back

Adenine

Front

What is the function of hemoglobin in the blood?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What role does helicase play in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the double helix structure of DNA.

Front

Define homeostasis in the context of biological systems.

Back

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions.

Front

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What are the four main components of blood?

Back

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.