Bio 223 Anatomy & Physiology
Exam 1 Latest Update
Anatomy - ANSWER The study of structure.
Physiology - ANSWER The study of the functions of anatomical structures.
All specific functions (physiology) are... - ANSWER performed by specific
structures (anatomy).
The chemical or molecular level of organizaton includes - ANSWER Atoms,
proteins (arranged in molecules and filaments)
What are the 6 levels of body organization? - ANSWER Chemical/molecular,
cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism.
These organs are part of the Integumentary system - ANSWER skin, hair, sweat
glands, and nails
These organs are part of the Skeletal system - ANSWER bones, cartilage,
associated ligaments, bone marrow
These organs are part of the Muscular system - ANSWER skeletal muscles and
associated tendons
These organs are part of the nervous system - ANSWER brain, spinal cord,
peripheral nerves, sense organs
These organs are part of the Endocrine system - ANSWER pituitary gland,
thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads, endocrine tissues in other
systems
These organs are part of the Cardiovascular system - ANSWER hear, blood,
blood vessels
These organs are part of the Lymphatic system - ANSWER spleen, thymus,
lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils
These organs are part of the respiratory system - ANSWER nasal cavities,
sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
,These organs are part of the Digestive system - ANSWER Teeth, tongue,
pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder,
pancreas
These organs are part of the Urinary system - ANSWER kidneys, ureters, urinary
bladder, urethra
These organs are part of the Male reproductive system - ANSWER testes,
epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis,
scrotum
These organs are part of the Female reproductive system - ANSWER ovaries,
uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, labia, clitoris, mammary glands
3 functions of the integumentary system - ANSWER protect against environment,
regulate body temperature,
provide sensory info
3 functions of the skeletal system - ANSWER support and protect other tissues,
store calcium and other minerals,
forms blood cells
3 functions of the muscular system - ANSWER provide movement,
provide protection and support for other tissues,
generate heat to maintain body temperature
3 functions of the nervous system - ANSWER direct immediate responses to
stimuli,
coordinate activities of other organ systems,
provide and interpret sensory info
3 functions of the endocrine system - ANSWER direct long-term changes in
activities of other organ systems,
adjust metabolic activity and energy used by the body,
controls structural and functional changes during development
2 functions of the cardiovascular system - ANSWER distribute blood, water,
dissolved materials,
distribute heat
2 functions of the lymphatic system - ANSWER defend against infection and
disease,
return tissue fluids to the bloodstream
4 functions of the respiratory system - ANSWER deliver air to the alveoli,
transfer oxygen to the bloodstream,
, remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream,
produce sounds for communication
4 functions of the digestive system - ANSWER process and digest food,
absorb and conserve water,
absorb nutrients,
store energy reserves
4 functions of the urinary system - ANSWER excrete waste from the blood,
control water balance,
store urine prior to elimination,
regulate blood ion concentration and pH
2 functions of the male reproductive system - ANSWER produce sperm,
suspending fluids, and hormones,
sexual intercourse
4 functions of the female reproductive system - ANSWER produce oocytes, and
hormones,
support a developing embryo until delivery,
provide milk to a newborn,
sexual intercourse
Homeostasis - ANSWER all systems working together to maintain a stable
internal environment, or maintain a 'set point'
Goldilocks principle - ANSWER a way of describing how everything must be 'just
right' in homeostasis
2 mechanisms of Homeostatic regulation - ANSWER autoregulation and extrinsic
regulation
autoregulation - ANSWER Also known as intrinsic regulation.
An automatic response in a cell, tissue, or organ to environmental change.
Extrinsic Regulation: - ANSWER Responses controlled by nervous and
endocrine systems and used to maintain homeostasis
the two major control systems of the body - ANSWER the nervous and endocrine
systems
which system of control is faster, the nervous or the endocrine system? -
ANSWER nervous stem
the 3 parts of homeostasis regulation - ANSWER 1) receptor
2) control center
Exam 1 Latest Update
Anatomy - ANSWER The study of structure.
Physiology - ANSWER The study of the functions of anatomical structures.
All specific functions (physiology) are... - ANSWER performed by specific
structures (anatomy).
The chemical or molecular level of organizaton includes - ANSWER Atoms,
proteins (arranged in molecules and filaments)
What are the 6 levels of body organization? - ANSWER Chemical/molecular,
cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism.
These organs are part of the Integumentary system - ANSWER skin, hair, sweat
glands, and nails
These organs are part of the Skeletal system - ANSWER bones, cartilage,
associated ligaments, bone marrow
These organs are part of the Muscular system - ANSWER skeletal muscles and
associated tendons
These organs are part of the nervous system - ANSWER brain, spinal cord,
peripheral nerves, sense organs
These organs are part of the Endocrine system - ANSWER pituitary gland,
thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads, endocrine tissues in other
systems
These organs are part of the Cardiovascular system - ANSWER hear, blood,
blood vessels
These organs are part of the Lymphatic system - ANSWER spleen, thymus,
lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils
These organs are part of the respiratory system - ANSWER nasal cavities,
sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
,These organs are part of the Digestive system - ANSWER Teeth, tongue,
pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder,
pancreas
These organs are part of the Urinary system - ANSWER kidneys, ureters, urinary
bladder, urethra
These organs are part of the Male reproductive system - ANSWER testes,
epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis,
scrotum
These organs are part of the Female reproductive system - ANSWER ovaries,
uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, labia, clitoris, mammary glands
3 functions of the integumentary system - ANSWER protect against environment,
regulate body temperature,
provide sensory info
3 functions of the skeletal system - ANSWER support and protect other tissues,
store calcium and other minerals,
forms blood cells
3 functions of the muscular system - ANSWER provide movement,
provide protection and support for other tissues,
generate heat to maintain body temperature
3 functions of the nervous system - ANSWER direct immediate responses to
stimuli,
coordinate activities of other organ systems,
provide and interpret sensory info
3 functions of the endocrine system - ANSWER direct long-term changes in
activities of other organ systems,
adjust metabolic activity and energy used by the body,
controls structural and functional changes during development
2 functions of the cardiovascular system - ANSWER distribute blood, water,
dissolved materials,
distribute heat
2 functions of the lymphatic system - ANSWER defend against infection and
disease,
return tissue fluids to the bloodstream
4 functions of the respiratory system - ANSWER deliver air to the alveoli,
transfer oxygen to the bloodstream,
, remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream,
produce sounds for communication
4 functions of the digestive system - ANSWER process and digest food,
absorb and conserve water,
absorb nutrients,
store energy reserves
4 functions of the urinary system - ANSWER excrete waste from the blood,
control water balance,
store urine prior to elimination,
regulate blood ion concentration and pH
2 functions of the male reproductive system - ANSWER produce sperm,
suspending fluids, and hormones,
sexual intercourse
4 functions of the female reproductive system - ANSWER produce oocytes, and
hormones,
support a developing embryo until delivery,
provide milk to a newborn,
sexual intercourse
Homeostasis - ANSWER all systems working together to maintain a stable
internal environment, or maintain a 'set point'
Goldilocks principle - ANSWER a way of describing how everything must be 'just
right' in homeostasis
2 mechanisms of Homeostatic regulation - ANSWER autoregulation and extrinsic
regulation
autoregulation - ANSWER Also known as intrinsic regulation.
An automatic response in a cell, tissue, or organ to environmental change.
Extrinsic Regulation: - ANSWER Responses controlled by nervous and
endocrine systems and used to maintain homeostasis
the two major control systems of the body - ANSWER the nervous and endocrine
systems
which system of control is faster, the nervous or the endocrine system? -
ANSWER nervous stem
the 3 parts of homeostasis regulation - ANSWER 1) receptor
2) control center
