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Jasmine He
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| What are the main body cavities? | Cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. |
| How do negative feedback systems help maintain homeostasis? | They reverse a change to bring conditions back to normal. |
| How does the body maintain homeostasis when blood sugar rises? | The pancreas releases insulin, causing cells to take in glucose and lower blood sugar. |
| Why are chemical reactions important in the body? | They build and break down molecules for growth, repair, and energy. |
| The three main parts of a homeostatic control system are the receptor, the ________, and the effector. | Control center |
| The four main tissue types are epithelial, ________, muscle, and ________. | Connective, Nervous |
| What process uses ATP to move substances from low to high concentration? | Active transport |
| What process divides the nucleus into two identical sets of chromosomes? | Mitosis |
| What body areas do axial muscles move? | The head, neck, spine, and trunk. |
| What is the main job of the axial skeleton? | To protect vital organs like the brain, heart, and lungs. |
| The ion that triggers contraction is ________. | Calcium |