AHS 131 Lecture Exam 1 Questions with Verified
Correct Answer
anatomy
the study of structure
physiology
the study of function
microscopic anatomy
using a microscope to study
types: cytology, histology
macroscopic anatomy (gross)
doesn't use an aided eye to study
examples: surface, regional, developmental
levels of organization
1. Chemical
2. Cellular
3. Tissue
4. Organ
5. Organ System
6. Organism
chemical level
,lowest level of organization
cellular level
lowest living level of organization
integumentary functions
protects against environmental hazards;
regulates body temperature;
provides sensory information
skeletal functions
provides support and protection for other tissues;
stores calcium and other minerals;
forms blood cells
nervous functions
directs immediate response to stimuli;
coordinates/moderates activities or other organ systems;
provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions
endocrine functions
directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems;
adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body;
controls many structural and functional changes during development
cardiovascular functions
, distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products,
oxygen, and carbon dioxide;
distributes heat and assists in control of body temp
lymphatic functions
defends against infection and disease (immune system);
returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
respiratory functions
delivers air to the alveoli;
provides oxygen to the bloodstream;
removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream;
produces sound for communication
digestive functions
processes and digests food;
absorbs and conserves water;
absorbs nutrients;
stores energy
urinary functions
excretes waste product from blood;
controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced;
sotres urine prior to voluntary elimination;
regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
Correct Answer
anatomy
the study of structure
physiology
the study of function
microscopic anatomy
using a microscope to study
types: cytology, histology
macroscopic anatomy (gross)
doesn't use an aided eye to study
examples: surface, regional, developmental
levels of organization
1. Chemical
2. Cellular
3. Tissue
4. Organ
5. Organ System
6. Organism
chemical level
,lowest level of organization
cellular level
lowest living level of organization
integumentary functions
protects against environmental hazards;
regulates body temperature;
provides sensory information
skeletal functions
provides support and protection for other tissues;
stores calcium and other minerals;
forms blood cells
nervous functions
directs immediate response to stimuli;
coordinates/moderates activities or other organ systems;
provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions
endocrine functions
directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems;
adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body;
controls many structural and functional changes during development
cardiovascular functions
, distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products,
oxygen, and carbon dioxide;
distributes heat and assists in control of body temp
lymphatic functions
defends against infection and disease (immune system);
returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
respiratory functions
delivers air to the alveoli;
provides oxygen to the bloodstream;
removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream;
produces sound for communication
digestive functions
processes and digests food;
absorbs and conserves water;
absorbs nutrients;
stores energy
urinary functions
excretes waste product from blood;
controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced;
sotres urine prior to voluntary elimination;
regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
