BIO 168 TEST 1 – GASTON
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
A negative feedback system - ANSWERImbalance
Receptors (temp-sensitive cells in skin & brain)
-- Afferent pathway
Control center ( thermoregulatory center in brain)
-- Efferent pathway
Effectors (sweat glands)
Balance
Define organ - ANSWERa group of organs that work closely together to accomplish
a specific purpose
Define the anatomical position - ANSWERpalms facing forward, arms at the side,
feet slightly apart, and head and toes facing forward
Examples of positive feedback - ANSWERUsed during emergencies
What is the function of the endocrine system? - ANSWERcontrols the body by
means of chemical molecules called hormone
What is the function of the cardiovascular system? - ANSWERdelivers oxygen and
nutrients to the tissue
What is the function of the immune system? - ANSWERFights against infection and
cancerous cellsDistinguishes between self and non self
What is the function of the lymphatic system? - ANSWERTo transport fluids back to
blood and act as the bodies defense and resistance to disease.
Proximal - ANSWERclosest to the midline
Distal - ANSWERAway from the midline
Lateral - ANSWERAway
Medial - ANSWERMiddle
Anterior - ANSWERFront
Define tissue - ANSWERgroups of cells having a common function.
, Define homeostasis - ANSWERthe ability of the body to maintain a relatively
constant internal environment, regardless of environmental changes
Define the frontal section - ANSWERDivides the body from front and back
What are the levels of complexity? - ANSWERAtom
Molecule
Marcomolecule
Organelle
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ system
Organism
What are the quadrants of the abdomen? - ANSWERright upper, left upper, right
lower, left lower
what major organs are in the right upper quadrant? - ANSWERLiver
Gallbladder
Right kidney
stomach
colon
small intestine
what major organs are in the left upper quadrant? - ANSWERStomach
Pancreas
Left kidney
spleen
Colon
Small intestine
what major organs are in the right lower quadrant? - ANSWERLarge intestine
small intestine
Cecum
Appendix
right ureter
Which macronutrients provide the most energy? - ANSWERCarbohydrates (fats)
Which is the most stable, covalent or ionic? - ANSWERIonic
The acidity of a substance depends on? - ANSWERamounts of acid and base used
acids range from ____ to ______ on the PH scale - ANSWER0-6.9
Neutral range pH - ANSWER7.0
what major organs are in the left lower quadrant? - ANSWERSmall intestine
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
A negative feedback system - ANSWERImbalance
Receptors (temp-sensitive cells in skin & brain)
-- Afferent pathway
Control center ( thermoregulatory center in brain)
-- Efferent pathway
Effectors (sweat glands)
Balance
Define organ - ANSWERa group of organs that work closely together to accomplish
a specific purpose
Define the anatomical position - ANSWERpalms facing forward, arms at the side,
feet slightly apart, and head and toes facing forward
Examples of positive feedback - ANSWERUsed during emergencies
What is the function of the endocrine system? - ANSWERcontrols the body by
means of chemical molecules called hormone
What is the function of the cardiovascular system? - ANSWERdelivers oxygen and
nutrients to the tissue
What is the function of the immune system? - ANSWERFights against infection and
cancerous cellsDistinguishes between self and non self
What is the function of the lymphatic system? - ANSWERTo transport fluids back to
blood and act as the bodies defense and resistance to disease.
Proximal - ANSWERclosest to the midline
Distal - ANSWERAway from the midline
Lateral - ANSWERAway
Medial - ANSWERMiddle
Anterior - ANSWERFront
Define tissue - ANSWERgroups of cells having a common function.
, Define homeostasis - ANSWERthe ability of the body to maintain a relatively
constant internal environment, regardless of environmental changes
Define the frontal section - ANSWERDivides the body from front and back
What are the levels of complexity? - ANSWERAtom
Molecule
Marcomolecule
Organelle
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ system
Organism
What are the quadrants of the abdomen? - ANSWERright upper, left upper, right
lower, left lower
what major organs are in the right upper quadrant? - ANSWERLiver
Gallbladder
Right kidney
stomach
colon
small intestine
what major organs are in the left upper quadrant? - ANSWERStomach
Pancreas
Left kidney
spleen
Colon
Small intestine
what major organs are in the right lower quadrant? - ANSWERLarge intestine
small intestine
Cecum
Appendix
right ureter
Which macronutrients provide the most energy? - ANSWERCarbohydrates (fats)
Which is the most stable, covalent or ionic? - ANSWERIonic
The acidity of a substance depends on? - ANSWERamounts of acid and base used
acids range from ____ to ______ on the PH scale - ANSWER0-6.9
Neutral range pH - ANSWER7.0
what major organs are in the left lower quadrant? - ANSWERSmall intestine
