Midterm

Question 1

what is the difference between Anatomy and Physiology

Answer 1

Anatomy- the study of the structures and shape of the body and body parts and their relation to one another
Physiology- the study of the body and its parts work or function

Question 2

what is the difference between gross anatomy and and microscopic

Answer 2

gross anatomy- big, visible with eye

microscopic- small, visible with aid

Question 3

list the levels of organization of living organisms from the smallest component to largest

Answer 3

atomy, cells, tissues, organ system, organism

Question 4

what is the definition of an organ and tissue

Answer 4

organ- a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types and performs a specific function for the body
tissue- groups of similar cells that have a common function

Question 5

what is the smallest unit of life

Answer 5

cell

Question 6

list the necessary life functions

Answer 6

maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness or irritability, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, growth

Question 7

list the survival needs

Answer 7

nutrients, oxygen, water, body temperature, atmospheric pressure

Question 8

what is homeostasis

Answer 8

the body’s ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world is continuously changing

Question 9

what are the three components used to maintain homeostasis

Answer 9

receptor- some type of sensor that maintains and responds to changes in the environment
control center- determines the level at which a variable is to be maintained, analysis and determines response
effector- provides means for control center’s response to the stimulus

Question 10

what type of feedback does your body use most

Answer 10

negative feedback mechanisms