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Hamza najib
week 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of the skeletal system? | It supports the body, protects organs, and helps with movement when muscles pull on bones. |
| The basic structural unit of compact bone is called the ________. | Osteon |
| What is an osteoblast? | A bone-building cell that makes new bone tissue |
| What ion is needed to trigger muscle contraction? | Calcium. It binds to troponin and exposes actin binding sites. |
| A muscle fiber contracts when the ________ shortens | Sarcomere |
| What gland is known as the “master gland”? | The pituitary gland because it controls other endocrine glands. |
| What is homeostasis? | The body maintaining stable internal conditions like temperature and pH. |
| Which two systems work together to move oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body? | The respiratory and cardiovascular systems. |
| Gas exchange in the lungs happens in tiny sacs called ________. | Alveoli |
| What is the main function of red blood cells? | To carry oxygen to tissues and return carbon dioxide to the lungs. |