QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Physiology . Answer: the study of how body parts come together to
function and keep you alive
◉ Complementarity of Structure and Function . Answer: the basic idea
that what a structure can do depends on its specific form
◉ What are the structural organization components of the human body
(Smallest to largest)? Answer: Atoms --> Cells --> Tissues --> Organs -
-> Organ Systems --> The Body
◉ Homeostasis . Answer: the ability to maintain stable internal
conditions no matter what changes are happening outside the body. The
body is always trying to return to homeostasis through a variety of
negative feedback loops
◉ What are vital signs (rest)? And their normal ranges? . Answer: Body
Temperature (36.5-37.2 degrees), Paulse Rate (60-100 bpm), Respiration
rate (# of breaths per minute (12-16)) , blood pressure (not considered a
vial sign but often measured with the vitals (120/80)).
, ◉ Sedentary physiology . Answer: the behaviour of the body in relation
to little or no physical activity. Explores the relationship between major
health outcomes and sedentary behaviour.
◉ Exercise Physiology . Answer: the study of the acute (immediate)
responses to chronic (long-term) adaptations to exercise
◉ sleep . Answer: a condition of the body and mind which typically
recurs for several hours every night in which muscles are relaxed and
consciousness is suspended and the nervous system is said to be
relatively inactive but... DREAMS AND REM AN.D MEMORY
RETENTION.
◉ sedentary . Answer: a distinct class of behaviours using little physical
movements and low energy expenditure (<1.5 METs)
◉ physical activity . Answer: body movement activities consisting of
moderate to vigorous intensities
◉ physically active . Answer: a person who meets the guidelines for
physical activity
◉ physical inactivity . Answer: the absence of physical activity/ the
amount of time not engaged in physical activity