Transport of materials between all cells of the body
What is the function of the digestive system?
turning food into absorbable particles; elimination of some wastes
What is the function of the endocrine system?
to coordinate body function through the synthesis and release of regulatory molecules
What is the function of the immune system?
Defense against foreign invaders
,What is the function of the integumentary system?
Protection from external environment
What is the purpose of the musculoskeletal system?
Support and movement
What is the role of the nervous system?
Coordination of body function through electrical signals and release of regulatory
molecules
What is the function of the reproductive system?
Perpetuation of the species
What is the function of respiratory system?
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the internal and external environments
What is the function of urinary system?
Maintenance of water and solutes in the internal environment; waste removal
What do you call emergent properties?
Arise from complex nonlinear interactions of the many components
What are some examples of emergent properties of the human body?
Emotion, intelligence and other aspects of brain function
, What are some of the various fields of physiology?
Functional genomics, systems biology and integrative biology
Distinguish between mechanistic explanations and teleological explanations
The teleological approach is the description of physiological processes by their
purpose, where mechanistic is the description of physiological processes by their
mechanism
Name the four big themes in physiology
1. Structure & function are closely related
2. Living organisms need energy
3. Information flow coordinates body functions
4. Homeostasis maintains internal stability
What is an example of the following theme: Structure & function are closely related?
(Molecular Interactions)
A single amino acid alteration of the hemoglobin protein One small change of the protein
converts normal hemoglobin to the form that exhibits sickle cell disease
What is an example of the theme: Structure & function are closely related?
(Compartmentations)
Compartments allow a cell, tissue or organ to specialise and isolate functions
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