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week 7 physio study stack 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | refers to stability, balance, or equilibrium within a cell or the body. It is an organism’s ability to keep a constant internal environment. |
| What are the four basic tissue types? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous |
| What organelle is the "powerhouse" of the cell? | Mitochondria |
| What is the function of the skeletal system? | Support, protection, movement, and blood cell production |
| What is the main function of enzymes? | To speed up chemical reactions. |
| Define diffusion | Movement of molecules from high to low concentration. |
| What does the integumentary system include? | Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands. |
| What is a cell | The basic unit of life |
| Define anatomical position | Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward |
| What is an osteocyte? | A mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue. |