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Study Stack 1
Physiology Weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | refers to stability, balance, or equilibrium within a cell or the body. It is an organism’s ability to keep a constant internal environment. |
| What are the four main types of biomolecules? | carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids |
| What is the first phase of cell reproduction? | prophase |
| What is the third phase of cell reproduction? | metaphase |
| In which phase of cell reproduction do centromeres split in two? | anaphase |
| What are tissues? | group of similar cells that perform a common function |
| What are the 3 germ layers? | ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm |
| What are 2 highly adapted types of connective tissues that make up the skeleton? | bone and cartilage |
| What is another name for joint and what is it? | articulation; point of contact between bones |
| What is the olecranon process? | the bony prominence of the ulna at the elbow. It's the part you feel as the tip of your elbow. |