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BI 121 Exam with complete
solutions latest version
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the structure of an organism
physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the functioning of an organism
cytology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of cells
hystology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of tissues
molecular biology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of biological molecules
genetics - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of genes and inheritance
microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes
and protozoans
Embryology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the development of embryos
Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the progression and effects of a disease
between organisms
epidemiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the transmission of a disease
between organisms
water is required for life because? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Universal(ish) solvent-
B. Water molecules are cohesive-
C. Excellent thermal sink-
D. Stays liquid w/in wide range of temps-
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-process for extracting and transforming energy
(digestion, assimilation)
energy - CORRECT ANSWER-the capacity to do work
work - CORRECT ANSWER-a change in motion of matter
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Anabolic Matabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-synthesis of larger molecules from smaller
catabolic metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-reduction of larger molecules into smaller
Biological Macromolecules
Nucleic acid** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of nucleotide subunits
(dna, rna)
Biological Macromolecules
Proteins** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of amino acids subunits
(muscle, hair, blood, antibodies, some hormones)
Biological Macromolecules
Carbohydrates** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of saccharine(sugars) subunits
(sucrose, starch, cellulose)
BiologicL macromolecules
lipids** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of fatty acid subunits
(butter, fat, oils, wax, some hormones)
homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-a dynamic state of equilibrium in which optimal
parameters of the body are maintained
body temps that function best - CORRECT ANSWER-salinity 0.9%
temperature 37C
homeostasis maintenance mechanisms
Negative feedback** - CORRECT ANSWER-movement back towards the homeostatic
set point (high serum, salt and thirst)
Homeostasis Maintenance mechanisms
Positive feedback** - CORRECT ANSWER-'
movement away from the homeostatic set point (clotting, lactation, uterine contractions)
integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWER-thermoregulation, sensory interface w
environment, vitamin D synthesis.
(hair, skin, nails, sebaceous and sweat glands, nerve endings)
Skeletal - CORRECT ANSWER-organ protection, muscle attachment, blood production,
mineral and fat storage
(bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage)
muscular - CORRECT ANSWER-movement, thermoregulation, posture, venous return
circulation
(skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscle, ligaments, tendons)
BRAINSCAPE1
BI 121 Exam with complete
solutions latest version
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the structure of an organism
physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the functioning of an organism
cytology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of cells
hystology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of tissues
molecular biology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of biological molecules
genetics - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of genes and inheritance
microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes
and protozoans
Embryology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the development of embryos
Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the progression and effects of a disease
between organisms
epidemiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of the transmission of a disease
between organisms
water is required for life because? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Universal(ish) solvent-
B. Water molecules are cohesive-
C. Excellent thermal sink-
D. Stays liquid w/in wide range of temps-
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-process for extracting and transforming energy
(digestion, assimilation)
energy - CORRECT ANSWER-the capacity to do work
work - CORRECT ANSWER-a change in motion of matter
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Anabolic Matabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-synthesis of larger molecules from smaller
catabolic metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-reduction of larger molecules into smaller
Biological Macromolecules
Nucleic acid** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of nucleotide subunits
(dna, rna)
Biological Macromolecules
Proteins** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of amino acids subunits
(muscle, hair, blood, antibodies, some hormones)
Biological Macromolecules
Carbohydrates** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of saccharine(sugars) subunits
(sucrose, starch, cellulose)
BiologicL macromolecules
lipids** - CORRECT ANSWER-composed of fatty acid subunits
(butter, fat, oils, wax, some hormones)
homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-a dynamic state of equilibrium in which optimal
parameters of the body are maintained
body temps that function best - CORRECT ANSWER-salinity 0.9%
temperature 37C
homeostasis maintenance mechanisms
Negative feedback** - CORRECT ANSWER-movement back towards the homeostatic
set point (high serum, salt and thirst)
Homeostasis Maintenance mechanisms
Positive feedback** - CORRECT ANSWER-'
movement away from the homeostatic set point (clotting, lactation, uterine contractions)
integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWER-thermoregulation, sensory interface w
environment, vitamin D synthesis.
(hair, skin, nails, sebaceous and sweat glands, nerve endings)
Skeletal - CORRECT ANSWER-organ protection, muscle attachment, blood production,
mineral and fat storage
(bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage)
muscular - CORRECT ANSWER-movement, thermoregulation, posture, venous return
circulation
(skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscle, ligaments, tendons)
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