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Weeks 1-6
Fredrick Brown study stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | refers to stability, balance, or equilibrium within a cell or the body. It is an organism’s ability to keep a constant internal environment. |
| What is the basic functional unit of the body? | Cell |
| What are enzymes? | Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to reduce the activation energy for a reaction. |
| group of similar cells that perform a common function | Tissue |
| Functions of the integumentary system | Protection and heat regulation |
| Parathyroid gland | responsible for the secretion of the parathyroid hormone which is used as one of the main ways your body performs calcium hemostasis |
| Where does hematopoiesis happen? | Red bone marrow |
| Point of contact between bones | Joint |
| Synarthrotic joints | are immovable |
| Repeated stimulation of muscle in time lessens its excitability and contractibility and may result in | Fatigue |