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Evelyn Banalian
Weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the term for the body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment? | The body’s way of keeping things balanced inside (like temperature, pH, and pressure) so cells can function properly. |
| Why is it important for our body to maintain the same temperature, pressure, and oxygen level all the time? | Because our cells can’t function properly when internal conditions change too much imbalance leads to sickness or even death. |
| What are the basic units of matter that make up everything, including the human body? | Atoms and molecules — they’re the building blocks of all matter, including the structures in our body. |
| What are biomolecules? | Large, complex molecules made by living organisms like carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins that perform vital functions in the body. |
| What is the basic functional unit of the body? | The cell — it performs all essential life processes that keep the body alive and functioning. |
| What is another term for an articulation? | A joint — the point of contact between bones where movement or stability occurs. |
| What is a tissue in the context of anatomy & physiology? | A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a common function — the term literally means “fabric” of the body. |
| What does epithelial tissue do? | Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities and ducts, and forms glands — it acts as a barrier and/or interface between different environments. |
| What two highly adapted connective tissues make up the skeleton? | Bone and cartilage — they form the rigid and flexible framework that supports and shapes the body. |
| What is the main focus of skeletal system physiology this week? | Understanding how bone and cartilage function as specialized connective tissues in the skeleton. |