Hudson Anatomy Midterm Review

Front

Anterior

Back

toward the front

Front

The long, main portion of a bone is the

Back

diaphysis

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function of all LIVING organisms?

Back

cell

Front

Homeostasis refers to:

Back

stable internal conditions

Front

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called

Back

metabolism

Front

The study of structure is called ___________.

Back

anatomy

Front

What is the most abundant type of tissue in the human body?

Back

Connective

Front

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

Back

Melanin

Front

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________

Back

epidermis

Front

What cell produces a dark brown pigment?

Back

Melanocytes