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Study Stack cards 1 for Chapters 1-6
Question | Answer |
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WHAT ARE THE 3 FUNCTIONAL CLASSES OF JOINTS? | Synarthrosis- are immovable joints; Amphiarthroses- are slightly movable joints; Diarthroses- are freely movable joints |
WHAT IS MEANT BY HOMEOSTASIS? | It's meant to remain constant, the same, maintain balance. |
How does the internal environment of the human body remain stable? | Negative Feedback mechanism functions to stabilize physiological variables. It inhibits the change of disturbances. |
WHAT ARE THE FIVE LAYERS THAT MAKE UP THE EPIDERMIS (SUPERFICIAL TO DEEP)? | Stratum Corneum; Stratum Lucidum; Stratum Granulosum; Stratum Spinosum; Stratum Basal |
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR HAVING SKIN? | It provides protection; Allows for sensation; It regulates our body's temperature; It's responsible for excretion/secretion; aids the production of Vitamin D; and provides flexibility. |
WHAT ARE MELANOCYTES? | They are cells found in the Stratum Basal, responsible for producing melanin, it provides the pigmentation in the skin. |
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF BONE MARROW AND THEIR FUNCTION? | Red Marrow, it's responsible for producing blood cells; Yellow Marrow, it's responsible for storing fats in the cells. |
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF ENZYMES? | It's a specialized protein the speeds up the chemical reaction of cells. |
WHAT ARE THE FIVE BIOMOLECLUES? | Carbs; Lipids; Nucleic Acids; Proteins |
DESCRIBE BIOMOLECLUES. | They are organic molecules responsible for the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. |