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Allen Dungo
Anatomy Week 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is anatomy? | The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to each other. |
| What is physiology? | The study of how the parts of the body work and function together. |
| What is homeostasis? | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| What are the four main tissue types in the body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| Which system provides structure, protection, and movement for the body? | The skeletal system. |
| What is the smallest structural and functional unit of life? | The cell. |
| What is the anatomical position? | Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, and palms facing forward. |
| Which plane divides the body into left and right sections? | The sagittal plane. |
| Which body cavities are found in the dorsal body cavity? | Cranial and spinal cavities. |
| What is the function of mitochondria? | To produce energy (ATP) for the cell through cellular respiration. |