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Human Anatomy
Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the structural and functional unit of life? | the cell |
| The study of body structure is called ___ | anatomy |
| The study of how body parts function is called ___ | Physiology |
| What are the four major tissue types in the human body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue |
| Which body system is responsible for support, protection, and blood cell formation? | Skeletal system |
| What is homeostasis? | The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes |
| What plane divides the body into left and right halves? | Sagittal plane |
| What is the difference between dorsal and ventral body cavities? | Dorsal contains brain and spinal cord; ventral contains thoracic and abdominopelvic organs |
| Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”? | Mitochondrion |
| What are anatomical position characteristics? | Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward |