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Seann De Leon
anatomy Week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the six levels of structural organization in the human body? | Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. |
| What is homeostasis? | The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes. |
| What are the four major organic molecules found in living things? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| What is the main function of enzymes? | Enzymes act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions without being consumed. |
| What is the main function of the plasma membrane? | It controls what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining internal balance. |
| What are mitochondria known as, and why? | They are known as the “powerhouses” of the cell because they produce ATP (energy). |
| What are the four main tissue types? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What are the two main layers of the skin? | The epidermis (outer layer) and dermis (inner layer). |
| What is the main function of epithelial tissue? | To cover body surfaces, line cavities, and form glands for protection and secretion. |
| What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton? | The axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, ribs) and appendicular skeleton (limbs and girdles). |
| What is the function of osteoblasts? | Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells that produce the bone matrix. |
| What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? | Compact bone is dense and strong, while spongy bone is lighter with spaces for bone marrow. |