BIOS 251 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS COMPLETE REVIEW MATERIAL

BIOS 251 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS COMPLETE REVIEW MATERIAL

●● Physiology
Answer: The study of body function


●● What is the saying about anatomy and physiology?
Answer: structure mimics function.


●● What is the smallest level of organization?
Answer: chemical - atoms


●● What level of organization is one bigger than cellular?
Answer: tissue


●● What is between organ and organism?
Answer: Organ system


●● integumentary system
Answer: skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands


●● integumentary system functions

,Answer: protection, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, sensation,
nonverbal communication


●● Skeletal system
Answer: bones, cartilages, ligaments


●● Skeletal system functions
Answer: support, movement, protection, hematopoiesis, mineral storage


●● Muscular system
Answer: skeletal muscles


●● Muscular system functions
Answer: movement, stability, communication, control of body openings,
heat


●● nervous system
Answer: brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia


●● Nervous system functions
Answer: rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control,
sensation

, ●● endocrine system
Answer: pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal,
pancreas, gonads


●● Endocrine system functions
Answer: hormone production, chemical communication and
coordination


●● cardiovascular system
Answer: heart and blood vessels


●● cardiovascular system functions
Answer: distribute nutrients, waste, oxygen, balance fluids, pH,
electrolytes


●● lymphatic system
Answer: lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils


●● lymphatic system functions
Answer: fluid recovery, pathogen detection, immune cell production,
defense


●● respiratory system