BSC 2085C Exam 1 Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The study of structure Anatomy
Gross/Macroscopic and Microscopic Two subdivisions of anatomy
Studying structures visible to the naked eye. Macroscopic Anatomy
, Studying structures not visible to the naked eye. Microscopic Anatomy
Study of function. Physiology
Complementarity of Structure and Function, Hierarchy of Three essential A&P concepts
Structural Organization, and Homeostasis.
True T or F? Function will always reflect structure.
Anatomical structures are designed to perform their Structure meets function
specific function.
Chemical (atoms and molecules), Cellular (Organelles Levels of Structural Organization (Simple→Complex)
and cells), Tissues, Organs, Organ system, and
Organismal.
False T or F? An individual blood vessel isn't an organ.
Maintains boundaries (skin or plasma membrane), Necessary Life Functions (what does it mean to be alive?)
Contractility (movement), Responsiveness (ability to react
to stimuli), Digestion (absorbing nutrients), Metabolism
(all chemical reactions within the body), Excretion (the
removal of wastes), Reproduction (Sexual reproduction
or cellular division), and Growth (Increase in cell
size/number).
Nutrients, Oxygen, Water, Normal body temperature (pH Survival needs (what do we need to stay alive?)
and osmolarity), and Atmospheric pressure.
Ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite Homeostasis
changes in external environment.
Constancy within limits Homeostasis is a state of equilibrium =
Nervous (impulses) and Endocrine (hormones) Two key systems responsible for regulating the body:
Electrical messages (i.e. nerve impulses) control events How does the Nervous system regulate the body?
on a millisecond basis. Short term and has very specific
effects (faster).
Chemical messages (e.g., hormones) control events on a How does the Endocrine system regulate the body?
minute, hour, daily, monthly, etc. basis. They are longer-
term and have more widespread effects (slower).
Receptors, Control centers, and Effectors. What are the 3 parts of a homeostatic control mechanism?
CORRECT Answers
The study of structure Anatomy
Gross/Macroscopic and Microscopic Two subdivisions of anatomy
Studying structures visible to the naked eye. Macroscopic Anatomy
, Studying structures not visible to the naked eye. Microscopic Anatomy
Study of function. Physiology
Complementarity of Structure and Function, Hierarchy of Three essential A&P concepts
Structural Organization, and Homeostasis.
True T or F? Function will always reflect structure.
Anatomical structures are designed to perform their Structure meets function
specific function.
Chemical (atoms and molecules), Cellular (Organelles Levels of Structural Organization (Simple→Complex)
and cells), Tissues, Organs, Organ system, and
Organismal.
False T or F? An individual blood vessel isn't an organ.
Maintains boundaries (skin or plasma membrane), Necessary Life Functions (what does it mean to be alive?)
Contractility (movement), Responsiveness (ability to react
to stimuli), Digestion (absorbing nutrients), Metabolism
(all chemical reactions within the body), Excretion (the
removal of wastes), Reproduction (Sexual reproduction
or cellular division), and Growth (Increase in cell
size/number).
Nutrients, Oxygen, Water, Normal body temperature (pH Survival needs (what do we need to stay alive?)
and osmolarity), and Atmospheric pressure.
Ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite Homeostasis
changes in external environment.
Constancy within limits Homeostasis is a state of equilibrium =
Nervous (impulses) and Endocrine (hormones) Two key systems responsible for regulating the body:
Electrical messages (i.e. nerve impulses) control events How does the Nervous system regulate the body?
on a millisecond basis. Short term and has very specific
effects (faster).
Chemical messages (e.g., hormones) control events on a How does the Endocrine system regulate the body?
minute, hour, daily, monthly, etc. basis. They are longer-
term and have more widespread effects (slower).
Receptors, Control centers, and Effectors. What are the 3 parts of a homeostatic control mechanism?
