BIOD 151 Module 1 Study Set PERFECT FOR EXAM PREP: QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Anatomy - ANSWER The study of body structure
6 levels of organization - ANSWER Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Physiology - ANSWER The study of body function
Epit...
6 levels of organization - ANSWER Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system,
organism
Physiology - ANSWER The study of body function
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Epithelial tissue - ANSWER Covers the body surface and lines the cavities. Is used
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for secretion and absorption; cells are constantly dividing to replace dead ones
Muscle tissue - ANSWER A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body
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parts move. 3 types: cardiac, skeletal and smooth
Cardiac muscle tissue - ANSWER Striated and involuntary
Skeletal muscle tissue - ANSWER Striated and voluntary
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Smooth muscle tissue - ANSWER Non-striated and involuntary
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Connective tissue - ANSWER Supports and protects body organs (e.g. bones,
tendons, blood, + ligaments). Bind tissues and play supportive role
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Nervous tissue - ANSWER Communication between the cells of the body by forming
a system of electrical impulses
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Integumentary system - ANSWER Layers that make up the skin (epidermis, dermis,
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hypodermis). Produces vitamin D and contains the pain and pressure receptors
Epidermis - ANSWER Outer layer of skin
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Dermis - ANSWER Middle layer of skin
Hypodermis - ANSWER Inner layer (aka subcutaneous tissue layer). Mostly fat and
anchors the dermis to the fat cells (aka adipocytes) which help insulate and regulate
body temperature
Skeletal system - ANSWER Framework for muscular system and supports body
organs. Protection for internal organs, houses blood cells, and stores minerals
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