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Afsaneh Heidari
flashcards covering key concepts from weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The study of the structure of of body parts and their relationship to one another | Anatomy |
| The study of the function of the body and how the parts work together | Physiology |
| What are the levels of organization in the human body from simplest to most complex? | Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism |
| The _______ system is responsible for protecting the body, regulating temperature, and housing sensory receptors. | Integumentary |
| The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes. | homeostasis |
| What are the three main parts of a typical human cell? | Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus |
| _______ tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands. | Epithelial |
| What is the main function of connective tissue? | To support, bind, and protect organs. |
| Bone-forming cells that produce the bone matrix. | Osteoblasts |
| Organelles known as the “powerhouse” of the cell; they produce ATP through cellular respiration. | Mitochondria |