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Physiology Set 1
Human Physiology Study Stack Set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ____ and ____ systems are the main contributors to maintaining a stable internal environment. | Endocrine and nervous |
| It is the body’s ability to maintain a balanced internal state, like temperature and blood sugar. | Homeostasis |
| It is a molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development and function of all known organisms. | DNA |
| It is the basic building blocks of a DNA strand. | Nucleotides |
| Two strands of nucleotides twist around each other to form a “twisted ladder” shape of DNA. What is it called? | Double Helix |
| The increase in cytoplasmic mass, organelle volume, and cell size is called? | Cell growth |
| The cytoplasm of the cell is split in two, making two new cells. What is it called? | Cytokinesis |
| What are the cell cycle phases? | Interphase and Mitotic Phase |
| It is the body’s largest organ. | Skin |
| What are the three layers of the skin? | Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis |
| What layer of the skin contains melanin and provides skin color? | Epidermis |
| This layer of the skin regulates body temperature. | Hypodermis |
| The _______ system gives the body its shape and holds organs in place. | Skeletal system |
| _______ is a strong, flexible tissue that acts like a shock absorber in joints throughout the body. | Cartilage |
| The bone marrow produces what? | Red and White blood cells |
| ______ is a circular movement of a body part, where the distal end moves in a circle while the proximal end stays still. | Circumduction |
| This term refers to when flexing a joint reduces the angle of the joint, example is flexing the elbow. | Flexion |
| Dorsiflexion is when the toes are pointed _______. | Upward |