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Ashley Olimpiada
Set 1 Stack: Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are levels of organization in the human body, from simplest to most complex? | Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism |
| Homeostasis | The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment. |
| Water is known as the ___ because it dissolves most substances essential for life. | Universal solvent |
| What are the 4 major organic compounds essential for life? | Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids |
| Mitochondria | Organelles that produce ATP, the cell's main energy source, through cellular respiration. |
| The main function of the plasma membrane is ___. | It regulates what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining internal balance (homeostasis). |
| The 4 main types of tissue | Epithelial Connective Muscle Nervous |
| The main function of the integumentary system is ___. | To protect the body, regulate temperature, and serve as a sensory barrier. |
| Osteoblasts | Bone forming cells that build new bone tissue during growth and repair. |
| What are the 2 main divisions of the human skeleton? | The axial skeleton (skull, spine, and thorax) and the appendicular skeleton (limbs and girdles). |