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Kenika Eison
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are the levels of structural organization in the human body? | Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → System → Organism |
| Define Homeostasis. | Maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes |
| Name the four major biomolecules. | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids |
| Describe plasma membrane structure. | Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins and cholesterol |
| Give an example of a connective tissue. | Blood or Bone |
| What are the three layers of skin? | Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis |
| What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? | Compact is dense; spongy has trabeculae with marrow |
| What structures make up the appendicular skeleton? | Limbs and girdles (shoulder/hip) |
| Identify the main types of bone cells and their roles. | Osteoblasts (build), osteoclasts (resorb), osteocytes (maintain) |
| Describe the functions of skin. | Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, vitamin D production |
| Describe the three structural joint types. | Fibrous (no movement), Cartilaginous (limited), Synovial (freely movable) |
| What are the four primary tissue types and one main function of each? | Epithelial (protection), Connective (support), Muscle (movement), Nervous (control) |
| What is cell theory? | All living things are composed of cells; cells come from cells; cells are basic life units |
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