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Human physiology week 1 to 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Term: ATP? | The main energy molecule that cells use to perform work. |
| What is the function of keratinocytes in the skin? | They produce keratin, a tough protein that strengthens the skin. |
| the contractile unit of a muscle fiber is called the ________. | sarcomere |
| Mitochondria? | The organelle where cellular respiration takes place and energy (ATP) is produced. |
| Which muscles cause "goosebumps" by contracting? | Arrector pili muscles. |
| Red bone marrow is responsible for producing ________ cells. | blood |
| DNA | A double-stranded molecule containing genetic instructions, with thymine as one of its bases. |
| What happens to a red blood cell in a hypertonic solution? | It shrinks due to water loss (crenation). |
| The four most common elements in the human body are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and ________. | nitrogen |
| Amino acids | The building blocks (monomers) of proteins. |