General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Hard
Homeostasis
Meaning: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
In practice: Sweating to cool down is an example of homeostasis in action.
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Which word means: One of the two upper chambers of the heart.
Answer: Atrium
Which word means: Flat, sheet-like tendon that connects muscle to bone or to other muscles.
Answer: Aponeurosis
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