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Antanya Metusala
Human Physiology Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is homeostasis? | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| Which two systems primarily control homeostasis? | The nervous and endocrine systems. |
| What are biomolecules? | Molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
| What is the main function of carbohydrates? | To provide energy for cellular processes. |
| What is the basic unit of life? | The cell. |
| What is the function of the mitochondria? | To produce ATP through cellular respiration. |
| What are the four main types of tissues in the body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What is the largest organ of the body? | The skin. |
| What are the main functions of the skeletal system? | Support, protection, movement, storage of minerals, and blood cell production. |
| What connects bones to muscles? | Tendons. |
| What connects bones to other bones? | Ligaments. |
| What is an articulation? | A joint where two or more bones meet. |
| What are the three main types of joints? | Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. |
| What is the sliding filament theory? | It explains how muscles contract through the sliding of actin and myosin filaments. |
| What molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? | ATP. |