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Anatomy week 1-6
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are the four major groups of organic substances? | Carbohydrate, Lipid, Proteins, Nucleic Acid |
| Passive Transport | Movement of a solvent from a region of high concentration to low concentration and does not require energy. |
| Diffusion | Movement of a solvent from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |
| Connective Tissue | A group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its organs and provide cohesion and internal support. |
| What are the 7 types of Connective Tissue | Cartilage. Bone, Adipose, Blood, Hemapoetic/Lymphatic, Elastic and Fibrous |
| How many bones are in the human body | 206 |
| Name the four types of bone? | Long bone ,Short bone , Flat bone and Irregular |
| Name the types of freely movable joints. | The freely movable joint include ball and socket, saddle, hinge, condyloid, pivot and gliding. |
| What are the layers of the skin? | It is made up of three layers, the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis. |
| What is the function of the skin? | Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances. |