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Ameena Wilks
Anatomy week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which plane divides the body into right and left halves? | The sagittal plane. |
| What is homeostasis? | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment. |
| What is a pH value below 7 considered? | Acidic |
| What are the four major organic compounds in the body? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction? | Decomposition |
| What is the most abundant molecule in the human body? | H20 |
| What is the basic unit of life? | The cell |
| What process allows water to move across a membrane? | Osmosis |
| What are the four main tissue types in the human body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| Which tissue type covers body surfaces and lines cavities? | Epithelial tissue |
| Which layer of skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands? | The dermis |
| What is the long shaft of a long bone called? | The diaphysis |
| What type of cartilage is found in the nose and at the ends of long bones? | Hyaline cartilage |