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Up regulation is when a cell increases its response to a substance or signal
from outside the cell to carry out a specific function. A cell may increase
the number or activity of protein receptors or other molecules on its
surface to make it more sensitive to a hormone or drug.
Why is evidence-based practice important?
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, Evidence-based practice is important because medical professions follow
up-to-date information and studies in order to treat diseases. This ensures
that new treatment options are followed, preventing physicians from using
outdates practices that no longer benefit the patient.
What is hypertrophy?
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Hypertrophy is the increase of the size of an organ or tissue due to an
increase in the size of the cells that comprise it. An increase of workload
causes protein synthesis and the size and number of intracellular
organelles are all increased.
What are the 4 functions of the cell membrane?
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The cell membrane separates the contents of a cell from its outside
environment. It regulates the materials coming into and going from the cell,
it aids in cell division and growth, and contains hormone receptors that
facilitate the conduction of electrical currents in nerve receptors.
How many chromosomes are nucleoli comprised of?
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, Five
Define disease.
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can be defined as an illness leading to abnormal physiological function of
an organ, body structure, or an entire system. Someone can be born with a
disease, or they can acquire it over the course of their lifetime.
What spans the entire lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
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Integral proteins
What 3 types of RNA does the nucleus house?
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tRNA, rRNA, mRNA
Define epidemiology and name some things that it tracks.
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