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Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| __________ is the process that maintains a stable internal environment in the body. | Homeostasis |
| All the chemical reactions in the body, including catabolism (breaking down) and anabolism (building up). | Metabolism |
| The heart, blood vessels, and blood belong to the __________ system. | Cardiovascular |
| Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”? | Mitochondrion |
| Passive movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration. | Diffusion |
| Which feedback mechanism opposes change and helps maintain homeostasis—negative or positive feedback? | Negative feedback |
| Which body plane divides the body into right and left portions? | Sagittal plane |
| Which type of transport requires ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient? | Active transport |
| Describes the flexible, dynamic structure of the cell membrane made of phospholipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. | Fluid Mosaic Model |
| Name the four major types of tissue in the body. | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous |