Many of the Early German Physiologists in the Nineteenth Century

question 54

Multiple Choice

Many of the early German physiologists in the nineteenth century believed that forces in the human were

• A) mental and physical.
• B) chemical and physical.
• C) mental and chemical.
• D) chemical and biological.

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Definitions:

Glandular Tissue

Specialized tissue consisting of glands that produce and secrete substances needed for bodily functions, such as hormones or digestive enzymes.

Epithelial

Relating to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities and organs, and forming glands, with roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and often by facilitated diffusion.

Osmosis

The process of fluid passing through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane.