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Elena Manning
Anatomy Flash Cards Weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the layers of the epidermis beginning with the deepest layer. | Stratum Basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum |
| Define homeostasis. | A state of balance among all body systems needed for the body to maintain and function correctly. |
| Describe the body when it is in anatomical position. | The body is in a standing position with the hips at shoulder length and the palms facing out. |
| What does distal mean? | away from or farthest from the trunk or the point of origin of a body part. |
| What are the two types of epithelial tissue? | Membranous and glandular |
| What are the three classes of blood cells? | erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue that are present in the body? | skeletal muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue |
| What are the 5 functions of bone? | support, protection, movement, mineral storage, hematopoiesis |
| What bases pair together in each DNA molecule? | adenine always pairs with thymine and guanine always pairs with cytosine |
| What are the four distinct phases of mitosis? | Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase |
| All tissues can be classified by their structure and function into four principle types. Name the four types of tissue. | Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue |