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APHY 101 - Midterm Ch. 1-6
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, Explain the difference between the study of Anatomy and Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of
the study of Physiology function of body parts
Name and define the levels of organization of life Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
Define Metabolisim The sum of all physical and chemical events that obtain, release, and utilize
energy
Define Homeostasis. How does a homeostatic The body's maintenance of a stable internal environment.
mechanism maintain homeostasis? Depend on normal concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen, and normal
body temperature and pressure
What is meant by negative feedback? How does Works to correct a deviation from a set point (Tries to get back to the set
negative feedback affect homeostatic mechanisms? point/normal)
Describe the structure of a serous membrane Smooth membrane consisting of 2 layers of epithelial cells which secrete serous
fluid
What are signs of aging at the cellular level? Impaired cell division and the ability to break down and recycle worn cell parts
What is meant by anatomical position? Universal body position: Standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs at the sides,
palms facing forward and thumbs out.
Explain why chemistry is an important part of the study of Body functions depend on cellular functions that, in turn, result from chemical
Physiology changes
Atom The smallest unit of matter that defines the chemical elements
Element Fundamental substances in which all matter is composed of
Molecule 2 or more atoms may combine to form a molecule
Compound A substance made from two or more elements chemically combined
Name the bulk elements of the body Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Phosphorus
What do atomic number and atomic weight of an atom Atomic Number is the number of protons in the atoms of a particular
represent? element/Atomic Weight is the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in
each of an element's atoms
Define Ion. How do we indicate in a molecular formula if Ions are atoms that gain or lose electrons and become electrically charged
an atom is an ion?
APHY 101 - Midterm Ch. 1-6
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, Explain the difference between the study of Anatomy and Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of
the study of Physiology function of body parts
Name and define the levels of organization of life Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
Define Metabolisim The sum of all physical and chemical events that obtain, release, and utilize
energy
Define Homeostasis. How does a homeostatic The body's maintenance of a stable internal environment.
mechanism maintain homeostasis? Depend on normal concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen, and normal
body temperature and pressure
What is meant by negative feedback? How does Works to correct a deviation from a set point (Tries to get back to the set
negative feedback affect homeostatic mechanisms? point/normal)
Describe the structure of a serous membrane Smooth membrane consisting of 2 layers of epithelial cells which secrete serous
fluid
What are signs of aging at the cellular level? Impaired cell division and the ability to break down and recycle worn cell parts
What is meant by anatomical position? Universal body position: Standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs at the sides,
palms facing forward and thumbs out.
Explain why chemistry is an important part of the study of Body functions depend on cellular functions that, in turn, result from chemical
Physiology changes
Atom The smallest unit of matter that defines the chemical elements
Element Fundamental substances in which all matter is composed of
Molecule 2 or more atoms may combine to form a molecule
Compound A substance made from two or more elements chemically combined
Name the bulk elements of the body Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Phosphorus
What do atomic number and atomic weight of an atom Atomic Number is the number of protons in the atoms of a particular
represent? element/Atomic Weight is the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in
each of an element's atoms
Define Ion. How do we indicate in a molecular formula if Ions are atoms that gain or lose electrons and become electrically charged
an atom is an ion?
