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week 1-6 physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q: What is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment? | Homeostasis |
| Q: What is the basic structural and functional unit of life? | cell |
| Q: What is the process by which cells divide to produce new cells? | mitosis |
| Q: Which tissue type covers body surfaces and lines body cavities? | epithelial |
| Q: What is the pigment responsible for skin color? | melanin |
| Q: What type of joint allows movement in one direction only, like the elbow? | hinge |
| Q: Which protein in muscle fibers binds to actin during contraction? | myosin |
| Q: What is the outermost layer of the skin called? | epidermis |
| Q: What is the connective tissue that connects muscles to bones? | tendon |
| Q: What part of the brain regulates temperature to help maintain homeostasis? | hypothalamus |