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Anatomy Week 6 Assignment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. |
| Mitochondria | Membrane-bound organelles known as the “powerhouses of the cell” because they produce ATP through cellular respiration. |
| Name the four primary tissue types in the human body. | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| Keratin | A protein found in the skin, hair, and nails that provides strength and waterproofing. |
| What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton? | Axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (limbs and girdles). |
| Osteocyte | A mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue. |
| Which type of connective tissue stores fat and provides insulation and cushioning? | Adipose tissue. |
| Plasma membrane | The cell’s outer boundary that controls what enters and exits the cell and helps maintain homeostasis. |
| What are the three layers of the skin, from outermost to innermost? | Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer). |
| What are the four major types of macromolecules essential for life? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |