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Evelyn carrillo
Human physiology nightingale #1 weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment. |
| Which systems mainly help maintain homeostasis? | The nervous and endocrine systems. |
| What are the four main types of biomolecules? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| What is the main function of proteins? | To build and repair body tissues and perform cellular functions. |
| What is the main function of the cell membrane? | To control what enters and leaves the cell. |
| What is diffusion? | The movement of molecules from high to low concentration. |
| What are the four main tissue types? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What are the two main types of bone tissue? | Compact bone and spongy bone. |
| What is needed for muscle contraction to occur? | ATP and calcium ions. |