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Phyisology wk 7
Study stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | Definition: The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| What is the smallest structural and functional unit of life? | Answer: The cell. |
| Term: Negative feedback loop | Definition: A control system that reverses a change to maintain homeostasis (e.g., temperature regulation). |
| Question: Which body system provides structure, support, and protects organs? | Answer: The skeletal system. |
| Term: Mitochondria | Definition: The “powerhouse” of the cell; site of ATP production. |
| Question: What are the four main types of tissues in the human body? | Answer: Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous. |
| Term: Anatomical position | Definition: Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward. |
| Question: What is the main function of the integumentary system? | Answer: Protection, temperature regulation, and sensory reception. |
| Term: Diffusion | Definition: Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. |
| Fill-in-the-blank: The __________ system produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction. | Answer: Endocrine. |