BIOL 2113 QUESTIONS AND ASWERS LATEST UPDATE
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List and define the levels of organization of organisms.
Chemical Level: Atoms, Molecules
Cellular Level: Organelle, Cell
Tissue Level: Tissue
Organ Level: Organs
Organ System Level: Cardiac, Digestive, etc.
Organism Level: Combination organ systems
Define (describe) the anatomical position.
The body is erect, feet slightly apart, arms at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs
pointing away from the body.
What is homeostasis?
The normal and most desirable condition of body functioning where the body's needs
are being met and maintaining a dynamic state of equilibrium.
List the four major types of tissues.
Connective Tissue Proper, Cartilage, Bone, Blood
Describe Connective Tissue Proper
There are six different types.
They vary in density and type of fibers.
Functions as binding tissue.
Resists mechanical stress (tension).
Provides reservoir for water and salt.
Nutrient (fat) storage.
What is the function of the stratum granulosum?
Resists compression due to large amounts of water within matrix.
Functions to cushion and support.
Describe Bone.
Hard tissue that resists both compression and tension.
Functions in support.
Describe Blood.
Fluid tissue.
Functions to carry O2, CO2, nutrients, wastes, and other substances (hormones, etc.)
What are the three components of connective tissue?
Ground substance, fibers, cells
List the three types of fibers found in connective tissue
Collagen fibers, reticular fibers, and elastic fibers
Describe collagen fibers
Long, straight, and unbranched. They are the most common fibers in connective tissue
proper.
Describe reticular fibers
Thin delicate, net-like framework fibers, branching
Describe elastic fibers.
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List and define the levels of organization of organisms.
Chemical Level: Atoms, Molecules
Cellular Level: Organelle, Cell
Tissue Level: Tissue
Organ Level: Organs
Organ System Level: Cardiac, Digestive, etc.
Organism Level: Combination organ systems
Define (describe) the anatomical position.
The body is erect, feet slightly apart, arms at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs
pointing away from the body.
What is homeostasis?
The normal and most desirable condition of body functioning where the body's needs
are being met and maintaining a dynamic state of equilibrium.
List the four major types of tissues.
Connective Tissue Proper, Cartilage, Bone, Blood
Describe Connective Tissue Proper
There are six different types.
They vary in density and type of fibers.
Functions as binding tissue.
Resists mechanical stress (tension).
Provides reservoir for water and salt.
Nutrient (fat) storage.
What is the function of the stratum granulosum?
Resists compression due to large amounts of water within matrix.
Functions to cushion and support.
Describe Bone.
Hard tissue that resists both compression and tension.
Functions in support.
Describe Blood.
Fluid tissue.
Functions to carry O2, CO2, nutrients, wastes, and other substances (hormones, etc.)
What are the three components of connective tissue?
Ground substance, fibers, cells
List the three types of fibers found in connective tissue
Collagen fibers, reticular fibers, and elastic fibers
Describe collagen fibers
Long, straight, and unbranched. They are the most common fibers in connective tissue
proper.
Describe reticular fibers
Thin delicate, net-like framework fibers, branching
Describe elastic fibers.
