What does Homeostasis mean? - ANSWER state of equilibrium that is maintained by the
body's internal environment to support and sustain life
Human Body is made up of many: - ANSWER cells
tissue
organs
systems
What does Anatomical Terminology mean? - ANSWER terms that are used to describe
the human body (locations, positions, directions)
Define Greek term - Anatomical - ANSWER ana (apart)
tomy (to cut)
Level of Organization of the body - ANSWER atom
molecule
cells
tissues
organs
systems
What is a cell? - ANSWER basic building block of the human body
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, Define Tissue: - ANSWER are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a spe-
cialized function
4 different Tissue types found in the human body? - ANSWER Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Nervous Tissue
What is the most abundant type of tissue in the body? - ANSWER Connective Tissue
Where can the Epithelial Tissue be found? - ANSWER - outer surfaces of the body
- lines body cavities
6 Functions of Epithelial Tissue? - ANSWER 1. Protein
2. Sensation
3. Secretion
4. Absorption
5. Excretion
6. Diffusion
What type of substances do the Epithelial tissues secrete? - ANSWER - hormones
- enzymes
- lubricating fluids from various glands
What is the function of the Connective Tissue? - ANSWER - builds support for the body's
organs and muscle sheaths
- connects muscle to bone and bone to joints
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body's internal environment to support and sustain life
Human Body is made up of many: - ANSWER cells
tissue
organs
systems
What does Anatomical Terminology mean? - ANSWER terms that are used to describe
the human body (locations, positions, directions)
Define Greek term - Anatomical - ANSWER ana (apart)
tomy (to cut)
Level of Organization of the body - ANSWER atom
molecule
cells
tissues
organs
systems
What is a cell? - ANSWER basic building block of the human body
1
, Define Tissue: - ANSWER are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a spe-
cialized function
4 different Tissue types found in the human body? - ANSWER Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Nervous Tissue
What is the most abundant type of tissue in the body? - ANSWER Connective Tissue
Where can the Epithelial Tissue be found? - ANSWER - outer surfaces of the body
- lines body cavities
6 Functions of Epithelial Tissue? - ANSWER 1. Protein
2. Sensation
3. Secretion
4. Absorption
5. Excretion
6. Diffusion
What type of substances do the Epithelial tissues secrete? - ANSWER - hormones
- enzymes
- lubricating fluids from various glands
What is the function of the Connective Tissue? - ANSWER - builds support for the body's
organs and muscle sheaths
- connects muscle to bone and bone to joints
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