BIO 251 Chapter 1: Intro to A&P question and answers with complete solutions rated A+

Anatomy - Answer- The study of form/structure Physiology - Answer- The study of function 4 Types of Tissue - Answer- Connective, muscular, epithelial and nervous Levels of Structural Organization (8) - Answer- Atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms Maintaining Life (8, MMMRRDEG) - Answer- Maintaining boundaries, excretion, responsiveness, movement, digestion, reproduction, growth and metabolism Survival Needs (5, WONAN) - Answer- Water, oxygen, nutrients, atmospheric pressure and normal body temperature Integumentary System (4) - Answer- Excretion, protection, creates boundaries and converts Vitamin D into usable form Skeletal System (4) - Answer- Support, active tissue, major mineral storage and blood cell production site Muscular System (3) - Answer- Allows skeletal system to move, maintains body temperature and generates body heat Endocrine System - Answer- Regulates growth, reproduction and nutrients used by body cells Nervous System - Answer- Runs all systems, activates muscles and glands What does the cardiovascular system consist of and what does it do? - Answer- Heart and blood vessels, transports blood Lymphatic System (Immunity) - Answer- Picks up excess tissue fluid and returns it to the blood Respiratory System - Answer- Blood gases, maintains pH and excretion Digestive System - Answer- Disassembly line to make fuel, metabolism