Body by Design Chapters 1-4 Flashcards
Many body systems illustrate the blueprint of what?
a divine weaver, craftsman, or artificer
All the interwoven parts of the body point to ___.
an intelligent Creator
A group of organs working together is called a ___.
system
Name the six physiological themes that are consistent with the concept of intelligent design and briefly describe each one.
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
Is it true that macroevolution has never been observed in nature?
yes
The evidence for variation or microevolution (limited change within a kind) is compatible with the ___ view.
creation
Does microevolution refer to changes that appear to require large jumps?
no
How is the concept of a mosaic an evidence for intelligent design?
A mosaic has thousands of tiny parts that form an intricate, rich pattern. These little pieces are meaningless on their own, yet in the hands of a master craftsman; they can become a complex, beautiful design. Mosaics require careful, thorough planning. When cells are compared to mosaics, this comparison makes a strong argument for intelligent design of the cell.
What is the most basic unit of the body?
the cell
What are the four possible nitrogen bases in RNA called?
adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U).
___ is the most perceptible example of interwoven design in the human body.
DNA
___, a German anatomist, first proposed the recapitulation theory.
Ernst Haeckel
Are gills or their slits are found at any stage in the embryological development of any mammal.
no
Many of the organs once classified as vestigial were found to be composed of ___, and hence, have an immune function.
lymphatic tissue
Describe the development and function of the three layers of a growing fetus.
The three layers of a growing fetus are the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. From the ectoderm, the nervous system, sense organs, the epidermis, and others are developed. The circulatory, excretory, skeletal, muscular, and reproductive systems are developed from the mesoderm. The endoderm produces the respiratory and digestive systems, along with their linings.
