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Henrietta O Nwaobi
Anatomy Week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the six characteristics that define living organisms? | Organization, metabolism, responsiveness, growth, development, and reproduction. |
| Which body system is responsible for producing blood cells and storing minerals like calcium? | The skeletal system |
| What is the main function of the integumentary system? | It protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss through the skin. |
| Which feedback mechanism restores conditions to normal after a change occurs? | Negative feedback mechanism. |
| In anatomical terminology, what does the term superior mean? | Toward the head or upper part of the body. |
| What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity? | The diaphragm. |
| Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse” of the cell because it produces ATP? | The mitochondrion. |
| What type of connective tissue connects bones to muscles? | Tendons. |
| Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs? | Smooth muscle tissue. |
| What is the main purpose of serous membranes in body cavities? | They reduce friction between organs and cavity walls during movement. |