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Study sack 1 week 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an articulation? | joint where two or more bones meet, allowing movement or providing stability. |
| What are the three structural types of joints? | Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. |
| What molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? | ATP (adenosine triphosphate). |
| What role does calcium play in muscle contraction? | Calcium binds to troponin, causing tropomyosin to move and expose actin binding sites for myosin. |
| What are the two main types of bone tissue? | Compact bone and spongy bone. |
| What is the function of the skeletal system? | Provides structure, protects organs, stores minerals, and enables movement. |
| What are the four main types of tissues in the human body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues. |
| What are the two main layers of the skin? | Epidermis (outer layer) and dermis (inner layer). |
| What is mitosis? | The process by which a cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair. |
| What is the synapse? | The junction where a neuron communicates with another cell using neurotransmitters. |