Intro to Cell, Tissue and Homeostasis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the smallest functional unit which can retain the necessary characteristics for life?

A

THE CELL

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2
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What is a group of cells that perform a similar function called?

A

TISSUE

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3
Q

Name the 4 major groups of tissue?

A
EPITHELIAL
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CONNECTIVE
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MUSCULAR
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NERVOUS
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4
Q

Which type of tissue covers internal/external body surfaces, lines hollow organs, cavities and ducts; and forms glands?

A

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

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5
Q

Which type of tissue connects stuff providing structure and form? (ie. ligaments)

A

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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6
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Which type of tissue is composed of contractile cells?

A

MUSCULAR TISSUE

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7
Q

What is the name for a part of the body composed of at least 2 different kinds of tissue?

A

ORGAN

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8
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All of the tissues involved in an organ contribute to a specific what?

A

FUNCTION/ACTIVITY

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9
Q

Name the organ which contains all 4 tissue types?

A

STOMACH

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10
Q

A group of organs related to each other, which perform functions together is known as what?

A

ORGAN SYSTEM

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11
Q

Organ systems operating together form an ___________.

A

ORGANISM

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12
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“The condition of balance in the body’s internal environment due to the constant interaction of the body’s many internal regulatory processes” is known as?

A

HOMEOSTASIS

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13
Q

What is the term for ongoing processes that keep the internal environment of the body within functional limits?

A

HOMEOSTASIS

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14
Q

When something disrupts homeostasis (shifts in one direction), there are mechanisms which will have the _________ effect.

A

OPPOSITE

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15
Q

Most disruptions in homeostasis are mild and __________ and the return to homeostasis is relatively ________.

A

TEMPORARY
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16
Q

The inside of the body ______ uniform.

A

IS NOT uniform.