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Human Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy vs. Physiology | Anatomy studies structure; physiology studies how body parts function. |
| Levels of Organization | Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism. |
| Homeostasis | The body’s ability to maintain internal stability despite external changes. |
| Anatomical Position | Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward — used as a reference for directional terms. |
| Major Body Cavities | Dorsal (cranial & spinal) and Ventral (thoracic, abdominal, pelvic). |
| Elements Most Abundant in the Body | Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen — make up ~96 % of body mass. |
| pH Scale Meaning | Measures hydrogen-ion concentration; 7 = neutral, < 7 = acidic, > 7 = basic. |
| Function of Enzymes | Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being used up. |
| Cell Membrane Function | Controls passage of materials; maintains internal environment (selectively permeable). |
| Organelles and Functions | Mitochondria → ATP production; Ribosomes → protein synthesis; Nucleus → genetic control center. |
| Mitosis | Cell division that produces two identical diploid cells for growth and repair. |
| Four Main Tissue Types | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous. |
| Epidermis vs. Dermis | Epidermis = outer, avascular layer; Dermis = deeper, vascular connective-tissue layer. |
| Functions of the Skeletal System | Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood-cell formation (hematopoiesis). |
| Bone Cell Types | Osteoblasts = build bone, Osteoclasts = break down bone, Osteocytes = maintain bone tissue. |