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StudyStack Set 1 for week 1 to 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the levels of structural organization in the human body | Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. |
| What is the primary function of the integumentary system? | To protect the body, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information. |
| What is the basic unit of matter? | The atom. |
| What are the four major macromolecules in the human body? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids. |
| Define a chemical bond. | A force that holds two or more atoms together in a molecule. |
| What is the function of the mitochondria? | They produce energy (ATP) for the cell through cellular respiration. |
| What is the role of the nucleus in a cell? | The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains the cell's genetic material (DNA). |
| What are ribosomes responsible for in the cell? | Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA. |
| What are the four basic types of tissue in the human body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What is the main function of epithelial tissue? | To cover and protect the body and its organs. |
| What are the main layers of the skin? | Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. |
| What are the two types of bone tissue? | Compact bone and spongy bone |
| What is the primary function of the skeletal system? | To support and protect the body, facilitate movement, store minerals, and produce blood cells |