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Cuneiform is NOT a Tarsal bone.

Which hormone is the MOST important for Ca2+ regulation?

Tissues Name and briefly describe the different categories of epithelial tissues based on cell shape and number of layers of cells found in the tissue. (4 points) Name and briefly describe the two types of growth seen in cartilage             (2 points) Anne suffers from Ehlers-Danlos, a rare inherited disorder of connective tissue, specifically affecting collagen fibers. Because many connective tissues contain collagen throughout the body, she has issues with many tissues, joints, and skin. Identify the tissues that would be affected and where in the body would the damage be seen.                   (4 points)

___________ tissue covers and protects surfaces inside and outside of the body. ____________help secure most of the epidermal cells together through intermediate filaments, while _____________ allow communication among the epidermal cells.

The ______is composed of hyaline cartilage and allows the diaphysis to grow in length.

______________________ are cells that store lipids as droplets.

Chemical basis of life Define the following terms – (0.5 * 4 = 2 points) Isotopes Ions Covalent bond Valence electrons Name the four macromolecules. Mention the monomers and polymers for each type. State two functions for each of the four macromolecules ( 3 points) State the difference between saturated and unsaturated triglycerides. Which one of these is solid and which is liquid at room temperature? Name a food source for each type. (1.5 point) Name and give examples of 3 functions of proteins (1.5 points) Write 4 differences between DNA and RNA. (2 points)

If blood concentrations of thyroid hormones increase above a certain level, Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) neurons in the hypothalamus are inhibited and stop secreting TRH. This is an example of negative feedback.

Vitamin D helps with absorption of _________ from the digestive tract –

Skin Describe how are fingerprints formed and what are they used for. (1 points) Describe the structure and function of arrector pili. (2 points) Briefly describe the steps in Epidermal wound healing (2 points) Deep wound healing (2 points) Describe the structural characteristics of the epidermis that contribute to its ability to protect the surface of an animal. (3 points)