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Michael Espinoza
Anatomy weeks 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body’s ability to maintain internal balance despite external changes by adjusting physiological processes such as temperature, pH, and fluid levels. | Homeostasis |
| The smallest functional unit of life is the _____ | cell |
| Why is the anatomical position important in medicine and anatomy? | It provides a consistent frame of reference for describing body parts and directions, reducing confusion during communication. |
| The _____ plane divides the body into right and left halves. | Sagittal |
| A selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell, helping maintain internal stability. | Cell Membrane |
| The largest organ of the human body is the _____ | skin |
| The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals. | Synapse |
| From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: | chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. |
| Which lower leg bone is smaller and is located laterally? | fibula |
| The thick layer beneath the epidermis that contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and sensory receptors. | Dermis |