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weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the basic unit of life in the human body? | The cell. |
| Nervous tissue | Tissue responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body. |
| The ____ is the outermost layer of the skin that provides a barrier to the external environment. | epidermis |
| What are the three main types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |
| Homeostasis | The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| The two main components of the nervous system are the central nervous system and the ____ nervous system. | peripheral |
| Which type of connective tissue stores fat? | Adipose tissue. |
| - osmosis | The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration. |
| The process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy is called _____. | cellular respiration. |
| What is the function of neurons? | To transmit electrical impulses throughout the body. |