Human Anatomy 1st Semester Midterm

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the body's process of maintaining balanced internal conditions despite external changes.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the muscular walls of blood vessels.

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What are the three main components of the Cardiovascular system?

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The three main components of the Cardiovascular system are the heart, blood, and blood vessels.

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What are the main components of blood?

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The main components of blood are plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

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What is the function of the nervous system?

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The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body and processing sensory information.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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What is the function of platelets?

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Platelets are involved in blood clotting and help prevent excessive bleeding.

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What is the significance of plasma in blood?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.