BIOD 151 Module 1 Study Set (A+ Graded)

Anatomy correct answers The study of body structure 6 levels of organization correct answers Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism Physiology correct answers The study of body function Epithelial tissue correct answers Covers the body surface and lines the cavities. Is used for secretion and absorption; cells are constantly dividing to replace dead ones Muscle tissue correct answers A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move. 3 types: cardiac, skeletal and smooth Cardiac muscle tissue correct answers Striated and involuntary Skeletal muscle tissue correct answers Striated and voluntary Smooth muscle tissue correct answers Non-striated and involuntary Connective tissue correct answers Supports and protects body organs (e.g. bones, tendons, blood, + ligaments). Bind tissues and play supportive role Nervous tissue correct answers Communication between the cells of the body by forming a system of electrical impulses Integumentary system correct answers Layers that make up the skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis). Produces vitamin D and contains the pain and pressure receptors Epidermis correct answers Outer layer of skin Dermis correct answers Middle layer of skin Hypodermis correct answers Inner layer (aka subcutaneous tissue layer). Mostly fat and anchors the dermis to the fat cells (aka adipocytes) which help insulate and regulate body temperature Skeletal system correct answers Framework for muscular system and supports body organs. Protection for internal organs, houses blood cells, and stores minerals Muscular system correct answers Allows body to move - muscles attach to bones to bring movement to the skeletal system Nervous system correct answers Provides internal communication. Uses electrical impulses to communicate within the body and allows body to respond to internal and external environments