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Anatomy Midterm Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment | Homeostasis |
| Reverses a change to maintain balance | Negative feedback loop |
| Amplifies a change to complete a specific process | Positive feedback loop |
| 4 types of biomolecules | carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids |
| Outer layer of the skin, provides protection, contains keratin | Epidermis |
| Middle layer of the skin, has nerve, blood vessels and glands | Dermis |
| Deepest layer of the skin, stores fat, provides insulation | Hypodermis |
| Provides structure, protects organs, stores minerals | Bone |
| Contract to produce movement | Muscles |
| Allows flexibility and range of motion | Joints |
| Connects muscle to bone | Tendons |
| Connects bone to bone and stabilizes joints | Ligaments |
| Muscle contraction changes length | Isotonic |
| Muscle tensions without changing length | Isometric |
| Muscles attached to the head, neck and trunk | Axial muscles |
| Muscles attached to the limbs | Appendicular muscles |