Unit 1: Notes 1

Question 1

what are the characteristics of life?

Answer 1

1. all living things have cells.
2. reproduce
3. grow and develop
4. respond to their environment
5. obtain and use energy
6. contain genetic material
7. homeostasis
8. Evolve

Question 2

how did all living things respond to their environment?

Answer 2

by using a stimulus, which is something internal or extern all that causes a change in an organisms

Question 3

how do all living things obtain and use energy?

Answer 3

by using metabolism, which is all the chemical reactions that happen in the body (break or build molecules)

Question 4

__________ and ________ ALWAYS WORK TOGETHER

Answer 4

anatomy and physiology

Question 5

what is anatomy?

Answer 5

describes structures of the body

• their scientific names
• composition
• location
• associated structures

Question 6

what is physiology

Answer 6

studies the function of each structure individually and in combination

Question 7

what are the levels of organization?

Answer 7

Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ system, organism

Question 8

what are atoms?

Answer 8

smallest functional units of matter

Question 9

what are molecules?

Answer 9

Active chemicals and combinations of Atoms

Question 10

what are cells

Answer 10

smallest unit of life

Question 11

what is a tissue

Answer 11

groups of cells that work together

Question 12

what are organs

Answer 12

two or more tissue types working together

Question 13

what are organ systems

Answer 13

two or more organs working together

Question 14

what is an organism

Answer 14

A single individual

Question 15

name the organs of the integumentary system

Answer 15

skin, hair, sweats glands, nails

Question 16

what are the functions of the integumentary system

Answer 16

protect against environmental hazards, regulate body temperature, provide sensory input

Question 17

name the organs of the nervous system

Answer 17

Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sensory organs

Question 18

name the functions of the nervous system

Answer 18

Direct immediate response to stimuli, coordinate other organ systems, provide and interpret sensory info

Question 19

name the organs of the skeletal system

Answer 19

bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow

Question 20

name the functions of the skeletal

Answer 20

provide support and protection for other tissues, store calcium and other minerals, form blood cells

Question 21

name the organs of the muscular system

Answer 21

skeletal muscle, associated tendons

Question 22

name the functions of the muscular system

Answer 22

provide movement, provide protection and support for other tissue, generate heat

Question 23

name the functions of the endocrine system

Answer 23

Controls body but not as fast as nervous system by releasing hormones

Question 24

name the organs of the endocrine system

Answer 24

glands, pancreas, endocrine tissues

Question 25

name the organs of the cardiovascular system

Answer 25

heart, blood vessels, blood

Question 26

name the functions of the cardiovascular system

Answer 26

pump blood, give blood cells waters and nutrients, controls body temperature

Question 27

name the organs of the immune system

Answer 27

spleen, and lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes

Question 28

name the functions of the immune system

Answer 28

defend against infection and disease

Question 29

name the organs of the respiratory system

Answer 29

nasal cavities, trachea, bronchi

Question 30

name the functions of the respiratory system

Answer 30

produces sound, produces oxygen, oxygen comes into the bloodstream, carbon dioxide goes out of the bloodstream

Question 31

name the organs of the urinary system

Answer 31

kidneys, ureter, urethra, urinary bladder

Question 32

name the functions of the urinary system

Answer 32

cleans blood, stores urine, regulates volume of all fluids

Question 33

name the organs of the digestive system

Answer 33

teeth, tongue, liver, pancreas

Question 34

name the functions of the digestive system

Answer 34

Break down food into nutrients, absorbs water, stores energy reserves

Question 35

name the organs of the male reproductive system

Answer 35

testes, seminal vesicles, penis

Question 36

name the functions of the male reproductive system

Answer 36

produce sperm and hormones

Question 37

name the organs of the female reproductive system

Answer 37

uterus, vagina, ovaries

Question 38

name the functions of the female reproductive system

Answer 38

produce egg and hormones, support developing embryo, provide milk