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Sheri Thomas
Human Physiology week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the smallest living unit in the human body? | The cell. |
| Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”? | The mitochondrion, because it produces ATP. |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like fluid inside the cell that holds organelles and allows chemical reactions to occur. |
| What is the function of ribosomes? | They synthesize proteins from amino acids. |
| Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | Network of membranes that synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER). |
| The _____ contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA. | nucleus |
| What is the difference between passive and active transport? | Passive transport requires no energy; active transport requires ATP to move substances against the gradient. |
| Selective permeability | Property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross more easily than others. |
| What is facilitated diffusion? | Movement of molecules across a membrane using a carrier or channel protein. |
| What happens to a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution? | It swells and may burst because water enters the cell. |
| Homeostatic control center | The brain structure or organ that processes information and determines the response to restore balance. |
| Give an example of positive feedback in the human body. | Childbirth contractions triggered by oxytocin release. |
| Which body system coordinates rapid responses to stimuli? | The nervous system. |
| Neuron | A specialized cell that transmits electrical impulses in the nervous system. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |
| What is the primary function of skeletal muscle? | Voluntary movement and maintenance of posture. |
| Tendon | Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. |