BIO 103- The Human
Body (Exam 1 Study
Guide)(61questions
and answers)
Define and Compare the science of Anatomy & the
science of Physiology. - answer Anatomy and
physiology are closely related concepts that are
often studied together. In a few words, anatomy is
a study of the physical structure of an organism,
while physiology involves the study of the
functions of individual structures and systems
within an organism, as well as the function of an
organism as a whole.
They both tends to work on the human body and
see how it functions within each system and
organism.
Identify the different levels of Biological structure
and define each level. - answer Chemical: atoms
combined into molecules
Cellular: cells are made of molecules
,Tissue: consists of similar types of cells
Organ: 2 or more of 4 types of tissues
Organ system: different organs function closely
together
Organismal: made up of the organ systems
How does dissection differ from observation of
surface structure? - answer Dissection differ from
surface structure because in surface structure we
evaluate the skin of the person/animal. When in
Dissection we get to exterminate the inside the
organs and tissue.
What are the key differences between gross and
micro-anatomy? - answer Gross deals with the
large structures of the human body that can be
seen through normal dissection. Microscopic deals
with the smaller structures & fine detail that can
be seen only with a microscope.
Explain each of the "Human Life Processes" -
answer Integumentary- Components are hair,
nails, sweat and oil glands.
, Function- Helps regulate body temperature and
protects the body. Helps make vitamin D,
eliminates some waste, & detects some sensation
such as touch, pressure, pain, warmth/cold.
Skeletal- Components are bones and joints & there
associated cartilages.
Function- Supports & protect the body, provides a
specific area for muscle attachment, assist with
body movement, stores cells that produce blood
cells & stores minerals and lipids (fats).
Muscular- Components- Specifically refers to
skeletal muscle tissue, which is muscle usually
attached to bones (other muscle tissue include
smooth and cardiac)
Function- Participates I'm brining about body
movements such as walking, maintains posture
and produces heat.
Nervous- Components- Brain, spinal cord, nerves,
and special sense organs such as eyes & ears.
Function- regulate body activities through nerve
impulses by detecting changes in the environment,
interpreting the changes, & responding to the
changes by bringing about muscular contractions
or glandular secretions.
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