Human Anatomy and Physiology Intro Test Review

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What are the building blocks of life?

Back

Cells

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What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

Back

Muscle, nervous, connective, and epithelial tissues.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the process of releasing material from inside the cell called?

Back

Exocytosis.

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What type of RNA is created in the nucleus and carries DNA instructions?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA).

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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Back

Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

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What is the role of nervous tissue in the body?

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Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body and processing information.

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What is the difference between connective tissue and epithelial tissue?

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Connective tissue supports, binds, and protects other tissues and organs, while epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines cavities.

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What is the structure and function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer that protects the cell and regulates the movement of substances in and out.