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Master Anatomy & Physiology with these targeted flashcard sets! Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes. |
| The ______ plane divides the body into left and right halves. | Sagittal |
| What is the primary function of mitochondria? | ATP production (cellular energy). |
| Osmosis | Passive diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane. |
| Which layer of the skin contains keratinocytes? | Epidermis. |
| ______ glands secrete sweat to regulate body temperature. | Eccrine |
| What type of bone growth occurs at the epiphyseal plate? | Longitudinal growth. |
| Bone cells that resorb bone tissue. | Osteoclasts |
| Which protein binds calcium to initiate muscle contraction? | Troponin. |
| The ______ is the functional unit of a muscle fiber. | Sarcomere |
| What is the role of the myelin sheath? | Speeds up nerve impulse transmission. |
| Synapse | Junction between two neurons where signals are transmitted. |
| Which gland produces insulin? | Pancreas. |
| ______ hormones are derived from cholesterol. | Steroid |
| What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node? | Acts as the heart's natural pacemaker. |
| Systole | Contraction phase of the cardiac cycle. |
| Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs? | Alveoli. |