Basics

Question 1

Characteristics of Life

Answer 1

Metabolism
Responsiveness
Movement
Reproduction
Growth
Differentiation
Vital force/life force/chi

Question 2

Characteristics of Death

Answer 2

Loss of heartbeat
Absence of breathing
Loss of brain function
No vital force/life force/chi

Question 3

What are the physiological variables that must be kept within narrow limits (homeostatic balance) in the body?

Answer 3

1. Core temperature
2. Water and electrolyte concentrations
3. pH of body fluids
4. Blood glucose levels
5. Blood and tissue O2/CO2 levels
6. Blood pressure
7. Flow of Life Force

Question 4

What are the Control Systems that maintain Homeostasis made up of?

Answer 4

-Detectors (nerve receptors/sensors) which sense any changes and send the information to the:
-Control Centre which determines the limits within which the variable factors should be maintained. If adjustment is needed it responds by sending output (instructions) to the
-Effectors to cause a change
DYNAMIC PROCESS - constant readjustment

Question 5

Name the 13 systems of the human body

Answer 5

Skeletal system
Muscular system
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Lymphatic system
Integumentary system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
Nervous system
Immune system
Soul/vital force