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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is anatomy? | Anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of the body and its parts. |
| What is physiology? | Physiology is the study of the functions and processes of the body and its parts. |
| What are the levels of organization in the human body? | The levels are chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism. |
| What is homeostasis? | Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. |
| What are the 4 primary tissue types? | The 4 primary tissue types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What is the function of epithelial tissue? | Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | The three types are skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. |
| What is the role of the integumentary system? | The integumentary system protects the body, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information. |
| What is the function of the skeletal system? | The skeletal system provides support, protects internal organs, allows movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells. |
| What are the major components of the cardiovascular system? | The major components are the heart, blood vessels, and blood. |