Introduction

Question 1

What is the study of Anatomy?

Answer 1

The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships with one another

Question 2

What is the study of Physiology?

Answer 2

Concerns the function of the body (aka. how the body woks and carry out their functions

Question 3

What is Reductionsim?

Answer 3

Reducing the complexity of functions in their most basic forms

Question 4

What does the “principle of complementarity of structure and function” mean?

Answer 4

It is the principle of being able to infer function from structure (reflect one another)

Question 5

Smallest units?

Answer 5

Atoms

Question 6

Largest unit?

Answer 6

Entire organism

Question 7

Cell theory

Answer 7

1) Cells arise form pre-existing cells
2) Fundamental unit of life
3) All living organisms are made up of cells

Question 8

3 key ingredients of life?

Answer 8

1) Energy
2) Fluid (to carry organic compounds)
3) Organic compounds

Question 9

3 body group systems

Answer 9

1) Tissues
2) Organs
3) Organ systems

Question 10

Definition of tissues

Answer 10

Groups of cells with a common function

Question 11

Definition of organs

Answer 11

Derive from tissues. They are discrete structures composed of a minimum of 2-4 tissue types.

Question 12

Definition of organ systems

Answer 12

Derive from organs. Organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose

Question 13

Structure of Plasma membrane

Question 14

Function of plasma membrane

Question 15

Cytoplasm

Answer 15

The cellular region consisting of cytosol fluid which is between the nuclear and plasma membrane.

Question 16

Mitochondria (Structure)

Answer 16

• Rodlike
• Double membrane structures
• Inner membrane is folded into projections called cristae

Question 17

Mitochondria (Function)

Answer 17

The site of ATP synthesis; known as the powerhouse of the cell