Body organisation & science

Question 1

What is the level of organisation of the body? (in order)

Answer 1

Chemical,
Organelle,
Cellular,
Tissue,
Organ,
System,
Organism.

Question 2

What is the definition of Anatomy?

Answer 2

The study of the structures of an organism & the relationship of its parts.

Question 3

What is the definition of Physiology?

Answer 3

The science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts.

Question 4

What are the common ions of the body?

Answer 4

H+,
Na+,
K+,
Cl-,
Ca2+.

Question 5

What is the definition of Solute?

Answer 5

A dissolved substance.

Question 6

What is the definition of Solvent?

Answer 6

Able to dissolve other substances.

Question 7

What is the definition of Solution?

Answer 7

A mixture of one or more Solutes dissolved in a Solvent.

Question 8

What is a Hypertonic solution?

Answer 8

Solution that has a high solute concentration & low water concentration.

Solute concentration is greater than that inside the cell; cell loses water.

Question 9

What is an Isotonic solution?

Answer 9

Solution that has the same concentration of Solute & water.

Solution concentration is same as inside the cell; cell retains ‘normal’ shape as no water movement.

Question 10

What is a Hypotonic solution?

Answer 10

A solution that has a lower concentration of solute & high water.

Solute concentration is less than that inside the cell; cell gains water.