Chapter 1 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

The Hierarchy of Life

Answer 1

Smallest - Largest

Atoms, Molecules, Macromolecules, Organelle, Cells, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

Question 2

Characteristics of Life

Answer 2

Organization
Cellular Composition
Metabolism & Excretion
Responsiveness & Movement
Homeostasis 
Development 
Reproduction
Evolution

Question 4

Multicellular Organism

Answer 4

Organism that consist of more than one cell. (e.q. Humans)

Question 5

Organ Systems

Answer 5

Multiple organs with a common purpose. (e.q. Nervous system, Skeletal system)

Question 6

Organ

Answer 6

A structure that’s made up of two or more types of tissue that work together to carry out a specific task. (e.q. Stomach, heart)

Question 7

Tissue

Answer 7

A mass of similar cells & cell products that forms a discrete region of an organ & perform a specific function. (e.q. Cuboidal cells, stratified cells)

Question 8

Cells

Answer 8

A collection of cytoplasm and various cellular organelles; the most specific unit of life. (i.e. the lowest hierarchical level capable of being alive on its own)

Ex: blood cells, skin cells

Question 9

Organelle

Answer 9

Microscopic structures in a cell that carry out its individual functions. (e.q. mitochondria)

Question 10

Macromolecules

Answer 10

A collection of molecules with repeating subunits; in other words, they can get very large. (e.q. proteins, fats, DNA)

Question 11

Molecules

Answer 11

A particle composed of at least two atoms. (e.q. oxygen, carbon)

Question 12

Atoms

Answer 12

The smallest particles with unique chemical identity. (e.q. hydrogen, iron)

Question 13

Matter

Answer 13

Anything which occupies space and has mass. (e.q. solids)