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Human Anatomy Week 6

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What position describes the body standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward? The anatomical position
What anatomical term describes a structure that is farthest from the trunk of the body? Distal
What type of body section divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? A frontal (coronal) section
Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”? The mitochondria
What are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body? Cells
What is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function called? A tissue
Which body system is primarily responsible for producing blood cells? The skeletal system
What term describes the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment? Homeostasis
Which organelle processes and packages materials to be secreted by the cell? The Golgi apparatus
What type of connective tissue provides flexible support and cushioning but heals slowly due to lack of blood supply? Cartilage
What is the most abundant and widely distributed type of tissue in the body? Connective tissue
What type of epithelial tissue lines the kidney tubules? Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the function of the arrector pili muscle? It contracts to make hair stand up, producing “goosebumps.”
What are the two bones located in the forearm? The radius and the ulna
Where are the smallest bones in the human body found? In the ear (the auditory ossicles)
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands? The dermis
What type of feedback mechanism helps maintain homeostasis by reversing a change in a controlled condition? Negative feedback
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