Distinguish between Anatomy and Physiology. - ANSAnatomy- Deals with the structure
(morphology) of the body parts. (Shapes/placements)
Physiology- Deals with the function of the body parts. (What they do/how accomplished).
Explain the relationship between the form and function of body parts. - ANSFunction depends
on how the part is constructed. Human hand has long fingers heping to grasp objects.
Describe the relationship between: molecules and cells, tissues and organs, organs and organ
systems. - ANSMatter is composed of atoms. Atoms join to form molecules which in large
groups make up organelles. Structure and function of body is microscopic cell which contain
organelles. Cells organize layers called tissues which grouped together form organs. Groups of
organs make an organ system which makes an organism.
List and describe the ten characteristics of life. - ANSMovement
Responsiveness
Growth
Reproduction
Respiration
Digestion
Absorption
Circulation
Assimilation
Excretion
Define Metabolism give examples. - ANSMetabolism are chemical changes that occur within
body parts. Conversion of food into energy, growth and repair of cells, decomposition of lipids.
List and describe the five requirements of organism. - ANSWater- most abundant substance in
the body, required for metabolic processes. Metabolic processes transport substances within the
body regulating temperature.
Food- Provide body with necessary chemicals to sustain life. used in variety of ways by body
Oxygen- One fifth of air, used in process of releasing energy from food substances.
Heat- Form of energy, product of metabolic reactions.
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