UTA BIOL 2457 Exam I: Ch. 1-6 questions and answers 2025

UTA BIOL 2457 EXAM I: CH. 1-6 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Surface Anatomy- - CORRECT ANSWER-study of markings of body surface, explored
through visualization or palpation

Gross Anatomy- - CORRECT ANSWER-study of anatomical structures visible to
unaided eye (no microscope)

Systemic Anatomy- - CORRECT ANSWER-study of specific systems of the body

Regional Anatomy- - CORRECT ANSWER-study of a specific region

Cytology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of cellular structures

Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of anatomical changes due to disease

11 organ systems - CORRECT ANSWER-Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Immune
Respiratory
Digestive
Reproductive
Urinary

Integumentary System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin, hair, nails, sweat & oil
glands

Integumentary System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect body
Regulate temperature
Eliminate wastes
Make vitamin D
Detect sensations

Skeletal System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones
Joints

,Skeletal System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Support body
Protect body
Surface attachment for muscles
Body movement
Produces blood cells
Stores minerals & lipids

Muscular System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Skeletal muscles

Muscular System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Body movement
Produces heat

Nervous System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Special sense organs

Nervous System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates all body activities
Detects changes in external & internal environments

Cardiovascular System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart, blood vessels, blood

Cardiovascular System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-System that Delivers oxygen,
nutrients, hormones to cells
Carries carbon dioxide, waste away from cells
Regulates temperature
Regulates pH of body fluids
Regulates H2O content of body fluids

Endocrine System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Hypothalamus
Ovaries & testes

Endocrine System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Release Hormones

,Lymphatic/Immune System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphatic vessels
Spleen
Thymus
Lymph nodes
Tonsils

Lymphatic/Immune System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Filters interstitial fluid
Carries lipids from intestines to blood
Provides immunity

Respiratory System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchial tubes

Respiratory System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Gas exchange
Regulates pH of body fluids
Produces voice

Digestive System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Intestines
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas

Digestive System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Breakdown food
Absorb nutrients
Eliminate waste

Urinary System Organ - CORRECT ANSWER-Kidneys
Urinary bladder

Urinary System Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Eliminate waste
Filters blood
Regulates blood volume

, Maintains pH of body fluids
Maintains mineral balance
Helps produce red blood cells

Female Reproductive System Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-Vagina
Gonads- ovaries
Uterus
Breasts

Female Reproductive System Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Produce eggs
Regulate puberty
Regulate reproduction
Produce milk

Male Reproductive System Organ - CORRECT ANSWER-Penis
Gonads- testes

Male Reproductive System Functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Produce sperm
Regulate puberty
Regulate reproduction

Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-sum of all the chemical rxns occurring in body

Differentiation - CORRECT ANSWER-development of a cell from an unspecialized to
specialized state

Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition of equilibrium (balance) in the body's
internal environment; within narrow range

Intracellular Fluid (ICF)- - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid within cells

Extracellular Fluid (ECF)- - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid outside cells

Interstitial fluid- - CORRECT ANSWER-ECF between cells and tissues

ECF between cells and tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-ECF within blood vessels

Lymph - CORRECT ANSWER-ECF within lymphatic vessels

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)- - CORRECT ANSWER-ECF in brain and spinal cord