Bio 210 Exam 1 Study guide Ch 1 3
questions with Right answers
Define the term anatomy - answersThe study of the structural components of the human
body
Give TWO examples for the application of anatomy - answersGross anatomy
Microscopic anatomy
Define the term physiology - answersThe study of the functions of a living organism and
its parts
Give TWO specific examples for the application of physiology - answersThe digestive
system
The Skeletal system
List the levels of organization in the human body starting with the atom -
answers1.Chemical level
2.Cellular level
3.Tissue level
4.Organ level
5.Organ system
6.Organism
Give one example of each level of organization - answers1. Chemical: Atoms
2.Cellular: Cells are fundamental units of life
3.Tissue: Groups of cells working together
4.Organ: Made up of several types of tissues
5.Organ Systems: Group of organs working together
6.Organism: All of the various parts working together in unison
. List the six functions of human life - answers1.Organization
2.Metabolism
3.Responsiveness
4.Movement
Development/Growth
, 6.Reproduction
Give one example of each function of human life - answers1.Organization: The body
has internal compartments.
2.Metabolism: Sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions in the body
3.Responsiveness : The ability to sense, monitor, and react to the environment and
changes in the environment.
4.Movement: The motion of the body as a whole and motion of individual organs and
cells
5.Development and Growth: All the changes the body goes through in life,
differentiation, growth, and repair
6.Reproduction: Formation of a new organism from parent organism
List the 11 body systems - answers1.integumentary
2.skeletal
3.muscular
4.nervous
5.endocrine
6. cardiovascular
7.lymphatic
8.respiratory
9.digestive
10.urinary
11.reproductive
List the functions of EACH of the 11 body systems - answers1.Integumentary:
Protection, water regulation, endocrine
2.Skeletal: Support, protection, movement
3.Muscular: Movement, transportation, heat
4.Nervous: Communication, control
5.Endocrine: Hormones - Communication, control
6.Cardiovascular: Transportation, regulation
7.Lymphatic: Water balance, immunity, absorption
8.Respiratory: Gas, exchange
9.Digestive: Absorption, energy, storage
10.Urinary: Water and PH balance
11.Reproduction: Produce life
Describe the anatomical position. Why is having an anatomical position important? -
answersStandard anatomical position of the human body consists of the body standing
upright and facing forward with the legs parallel to one another. The upper limbs, or
arms, hang at either side and the palms face forward.
Common, universal, standard reference position. Important because it creates clear
points and avoids confusion in anatomy.
questions with Right answers
Define the term anatomy - answersThe study of the structural components of the human
body
Give TWO examples for the application of anatomy - answersGross anatomy
Microscopic anatomy
Define the term physiology - answersThe study of the functions of a living organism and
its parts
Give TWO specific examples for the application of physiology - answersThe digestive
system
The Skeletal system
List the levels of organization in the human body starting with the atom -
answers1.Chemical level
2.Cellular level
3.Tissue level
4.Organ level
5.Organ system
6.Organism
Give one example of each level of organization - answers1. Chemical: Atoms
2.Cellular: Cells are fundamental units of life
3.Tissue: Groups of cells working together
4.Organ: Made up of several types of tissues
5.Organ Systems: Group of organs working together
6.Organism: All of the various parts working together in unison
. List the six functions of human life - answers1.Organization
2.Metabolism
3.Responsiveness
4.Movement
Development/Growth
, 6.Reproduction
Give one example of each function of human life - answers1.Organization: The body
has internal compartments.
2.Metabolism: Sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions in the body
3.Responsiveness : The ability to sense, monitor, and react to the environment and
changes in the environment.
4.Movement: The motion of the body as a whole and motion of individual organs and
cells
5.Development and Growth: All the changes the body goes through in life,
differentiation, growth, and repair
6.Reproduction: Formation of a new organism from parent organism
List the 11 body systems - answers1.integumentary
2.skeletal
3.muscular
4.nervous
5.endocrine
6. cardiovascular
7.lymphatic
8.respiratory
9.digestive
10.urinary
11.reproductive
List the functions of EACH of the 11 body systems - answers1.Integumentary:
Protection, water regulation, endocrine
2.Skeletal: Support, protection, movement
3.Muscular: Movement, transportation, heat
4.Nervous: Communication, control
5.Endocrine: Hormones - Communication, control
6.Cardiovascular: Transportation, regulation
7.Lymphatic: Water balance, immunity, absorption
8.Respiratory: Gas, exchange
9.Digestive: Absorption, energy, storage
10.Urinary: Water and PH balance
11.Reproduction: Produce life
Describe the anatomical position. Why is having an anatomical position important? -
answersStandard anatomical position of the human body consists of the body standing
upright and facing forward with the legs parallel to one another. The upper limbs, or
arms, hang at either side and the palms face forward.
Common, universal, standard reference position. Important because it creates clear
points and avoids confusion in anatomy.
