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Anatomy
Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of anatomy? | Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things. |
| What is the definition of physiology? | Physiology is the branch of biology that deals with the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts. |
| What is the definition of metabolism? | Metabolism is the set of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life. |
| What is catabolism? | Catabolism is the part of metabolism that involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the process. |
| What is anabolism? | Anabolism is the part of metabolism that involves the building up of complex molecules |
| What are the endocrine glands? | Endocrine glands are specialized glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. |
| What are the exocrine glands? | Exocrine glands are glands that release their secretions through ducts either to the surface of the body or into a body cavity. |
| What are the major connective tissues? | There are loose connective tissues and dense connective tissues. Loose connective tissues supports and binds other tissues, holds fluids, defends against infection. Dense connective tissue provide strong connections between tissues. |
| What are the four types of bones? | There are long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones |
| What are the six major structures of a typical long bone and parts of a flat bone? | A long bone has a diaphysis, epiphysis, metaphysic, medullary cavity, and endosteum. |
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