Body by Design Chapter 1

Question 1

Many body systems illustrate the blueprint of what?

Answer 1

a divine weaver, craftsman, or artificer

Question 2

All the interwoven parts of the body point to ___.

Answer 2

an intelligent Creator

Question 3

A group of organs working together is called a ___.

Answer 3

system

Question 4

Name the six physiological themes that are consistent with the concept of intelligent design and briefly describe each one.

Answer 4

a. correlation of structure and function — the physical form is related to its function
b. homeostasis — the human body maintains itself in equilibrium
c. interdependent with each other — the many different types of cells and tissues all form one body
d. adaptation — living cells have the ability to adjust to change in the external environment
e. maintains its boundaries — the inside structures remain distinct from its outside chemical environments
f. order, organization, and integration — a plan and purpose can be seen through the structure and function of the various systems