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Ahmad RAdwan 2
2025-3-SCI221-04 1 to 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What is homeostasis? | Homeostasis is the body’s ability to keep a stable internal environment, like steady temperature and blood pressure. |
| 2. Which two systems mainly help maintain homeostasis? | The nervous and endocrine systems. |
| 3. What are the four main biomolecules in the body? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| 4. What is the main function of enzymes? | Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body. |
| 5. What is the main control center of the cell? | The nucleus, because it holds DNA and controls cell activities. |
| 6. What is mitosis used for? | Mitosis helps cells grow and repair by making two identical daughter cells. |
| 7. What are the four main types of body tissues? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| 8. What is the function of the skeletal system? | It supports the body, protects organs, and allows movement with muscles. |
| 9. What connects bones to muscles? | Tendons connect muscles to bones. |
| 10. What chemical is needed for muscles to contract? | Calcium (Ca²⁺) is needed for muscle contraction. |