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Diana Flores
Physiology Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| What are the three parts of the feedback system? | Receptor, control center, and effector. |
| What are the four main types of biomolecules? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| What is the role of enzymes in the body? | They speed up chemical reactions. |
| What is the main function of the skin? | It protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration. |
| What is the function of melanin? | It provides skin color and protects against UV radiation. |
| What is the function of the mitochondria? | They produce energy. |
| What is diffusion? | The movement of molecules from high to low concentration. |
| What are two main functions of the skeletal system? | Support and protect the body's organs. |
| What are the three types of muscles? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |