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Weeks 1-7

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What is Homeostasis? The process by which an organism or cell regulates its internal conditions for functions
What are the components of homeostasis? Primary components of homeostasis are stimulus, receptor, control center, effector, and feedback mechanism
What is the role of the endocrine system in homeostasis? Is responsible for hormones and also plays a role in controlling homeostasis
What are the four main types of biomolecules? Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
What is the basic unit of a carbohydrate? Monosaccharide
What are the building blocks of proteins? Amino acids
What is the basic unit of life? A cell
What is the role of a cell membrane? Acts as a barrier, controlling what enters and exits the cell
What is the function of the nucleus? Houses the cells DNA, which contains genetic information
What are the three main layers of the skin? The Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
What type of tissue makes up the epidermis? Stratified squamous epithilium
What is the primary function of the hypodermis? Mostly made of adipose tissue, functions as a fat storage area and helps insulate the body
What are the main parts of the skeletal system? Bones, cartilage, and muscle
What causes muscle contraction? The release of calcium ions initiates muscle contractions
What is an axon? A long projection of a neuron that transmits nerve impulses to other cells
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