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    What is Anatomy?

    Focuses on the structure of the body and its parts.

    What is Physiology?

    Explains how body systems work to maintain life.

    What defines Gross Anatomy?

    Studies features visible to the naked eye.

    What is Regional Anatomy?

    Examines structures within specific body regions.

    What is Systemic Anatomy?

    Focuses on individual organ systems regardless of location.

    What is Microscopic Anatomy?

    Studies cells and tissues using a microscope.

    What is Homeostasis?

    Maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes.

    What are the levels of organization in the body?

    Includes chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organismal levels.

    What is the Cell Theory?

    States all organisms are made of cells and cells arise from pre-existing cells.

    What distinguishes Eukaryotic cells from Prokaryotic cells?

    Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

    What is Mitosis?

    Cell division for growth and repair in somatic cells.

    What is Meiosis?

    Cell division that produces gametes for sexual reproduction.

    What happens during Interphase?

    The cell prepares for division and replicates its DNA.

    What is the function of the Nucleus?

    Controls cellular activities and stores genetic information.

    What role do Mitochondria play in cells?

    Produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

    What is the function of Ribosomes?

    Synthesize proteins for use within or export from the cell.

    What distinguishes Connective Tissue?

    Composed of cells separated by an extracellular matrix.

    What are the types of Muscle Tissue?

    Includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

    What is the primary function of Nervous Tissue?

    Forms the communication network of the nervous system.

    What is the role of Epithelial Tissue?

    Covers body surfaces and lines organs.

    What is the Sagittal Plane?

    Divides the body into right and left portions.

    What is the Frontal Plane?

    Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

    What is the Transverse Plane?

    Divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

    What is Abduction?

    Moving away from the median plane.

    What is Adduction?

    Moving toward the median plane.