Chap1

Question 1

What is the smallest functional unit of the body?

Answer 1

The cell

The cell performs essential life processes like energy production, waste removal, and communication.

Question 2

What are organs made up of?

Answer 2

Multiple tissue types

Organs work together for a specific function (e.g., heart pumps blood, lungs facilitate gas exchange).

Question 3

Define metabolism.

Answer 3

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body

Includes catabolism and anabolism.

Question 4

What is catabolism?

Answer 4

Breakdown of molecules to release energy

Question 5

What is anabolism?

Answer 5

Synthesis of complex molecules using energy

Question 6

Define homeostasis.

Answer 6

The ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment

Examples include maintaining temperature and pH despite external changes.

Question 7

What organs are located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?

Answer 7

Liver, gallbladder, part of the pancreas, right kidney

Question 8

What organs are found in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)?

Answer 8

Stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, left kidney

Question 9

What organs are located in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)?

Answer 9

Appendix, right ovary (in females), ascending colon

Question 10

What organs are found in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?

Answer 10

Left ovary (in females), descending colon, sigmoid colon