Intro to Cell, Tissue and Homeostasis Flashcards
What is the smallest functional unit which can retain the necessary characteristics for life?
THE CELL
What is a group of cells that perform a similar function called?
TISSUE
Name the 4 major groups of tissue?
EPITHELIAL \+ CONNECTIVE \+ MUSCULAR \+ NERVOUS
Which type of tissue covers internal/external body surfaces, lines hollow organs, cavities and ducts; and forms glands?
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
Which type of tissue connects stuff providing structure and form? (ie. ligaments)
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
Which type of tissue is composed of contractile cells?
MUSCULAR TISSUE
What is the name for a part of the body composed of at least 2 different kinds of tissue?
ORGAN
All of the tissues involved in an organ contribute to a specific what?
FUNCTION/ACTIVITY
Name the organ which contains all 4 tissue types?
STOMACH
A group of organs related to each other, which perform functions together is known as what?
ORGAN SYSTEM
Organ systems operating together form an ___________.
ORGANISM
“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?
HOMEOSTASIS
What is the term for ongoing processes that keep the internal environment of the body within functional limits?
HOMEOSTASIS
When something disrupts homeostasis (shifts in one direction), there are mechanisms which will have the _________ effect.
OPPOSITE
Most disruptions in homeostasis are mild and __________ and the return to homeostasis is relatively ________.
TEMPORARY
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