BIOL 223 Chapter 1 & Exam 1 Review - 2026-2027 | Biology Study Guide
[1.1] What are the 3 core study strategies? Bring It Back; Space It Out; Mix It Up.
[1.1] Bring It Back Retrieve information from memory instead of only rereading. Examples: self-
quizzing, flashcards, summaries, concept maps, drawing diagrams, teaching
someone, and practice questions.
[1.1] Space It Out Spread practice over time with breaks rather than cramming one long session.
[1.1] Mix It Up Interleave different concepts and types of practice rather than drilling only one type
repeatedly.
[1.1] SQ3R Survey → Question → Read → Recite → Review.
[1.1] DOORS Describe the problem → Overview the current chapter → look to Other chapters →
Review findings → Synthesize the response.
[1.1] Growth mindset / exam preparation Make a schedule; learn the exam format; use course resources; come prepared to
class/lab; take care of physical needs; focus on learning rather than only
performance.
[1.2] Anatomy Study of the form/structure of the body: what structures are made of, where they are
located, and associated structures. Think STRUCTURE.
[1.2] Physiology Study of the functions of anatomical structures, individually and cooperatively. Think
FUNCTION.
[1.2] Professor PowerPoint detail about anatomy Anatomy is described as the oldest medical science, dating to about 1600 B.C.
[1.2] What are the 7 characteristics/processes of life? Cellular composition; metabolism; growth; excretion; responsiveness; movement;
reproduction.
[1.2] Cellular composition Living organisms are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the smallest living
unit.
[1.2] Metabolism All chemical processes in the body.
[1.2] Anabolism Builds molecules/structures.
[1.2] Catabolism Breaks down molecules/structures.
, BIOL 223 Chapter 1 & Exam 1 Review - 2026-2027 | Biology Study Guide
[1.2] Growth Increase in size; workbook notes growth when anabolism exceeds catabolism.
[1.2] Excretion Removal of wastes.
[1.2] Responsiveness Ability to react to stimuli or environmental changes.
[1.2] Movement Movement of the organism or movement within cells/body.
[1.2] Reproduction Production of new cells and reproduction of the organism.
[1.2] Characteristics-of-life memory sequence Cells → Metabolism → Growth → Excretion → Responsiveness → Movement →
Reproduction.
[1.2] 6 levels of organization in order Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism.
[1.2] Chemical / molecular level Atoms are the smallest chemical units; molecules are groups of atoms.
[1.2] Cellular level Cells contain atoms, molecules, and organelles.
[1.2] Tissue level Group of similar cells performing a common function.
[1.2] Organ level Two or more different tissues working together for a common function.
[1.2] Organ system level Two or more organs working together for a common function.
[1.2] Organism level All organ systems working together as the total organism.
[1.2] Gross / macroscopic anatomy Study of large structures visible without a microscope.
[1.2] Surface anatomy Study of exterior features / surface markings.
[1.1] What are the 3 core study strategies? Bring It Back; Space It Out; Mix It Up.
[1.1] Bring It Back Retrieve information from memory instead of only rereading. Examples: self-
quizzing, flashcards, summaries, concept maps, drawing diagrams, teaching
someone, and practice questions.
[1.1] Space It Out Spread practice over time with breaks rather than cramming one long session.
[1.1] Mix It Up Interleave different concepts and types of practice rather than drilling only one type
repeatedly.
[1.1] SQ3R Survey → Question → Read → Recite → Review.
[1.1] DOORS Describe the problem → Overview the current chapter → look to Other chapters →
Review findings → Synthesize the response.
[1.1] Growth mindset / exam preparation Make a schedule; learn the exam format; use course resources; come prepared to
class/lab; take care of physical needs; focus on learning rather than only
performance.
[1.2] Anatomy Study of the form/structure of the body: what structures are made of, where they are
located, and associated structures. Think STRUCTURE.
[1.2] Physiology Study of the functions of anatomical structures, individually and cooperatively. Think
FUNCTION.
[1.2] Professor PowerPoint detail about anatomy Anatomy is described as the oldest medical science, dating to about 1600 B.C.
[1.2] What are the 7 characteristics/processes of life? Cellular composition; metabolism; growth; excretion; responsiveness; movement;
reproduction.
[1.2] Cellular composition Living organisms are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the smallest living
unit.
[1.2] Metabolism All chemical processes in the body.
[1.2] Anabolism Builds molecules/structures.
[1.2] Catabolism Breaks down molecules/structures.
, BIOL 223 Chapter 1 & Exam 1 Review - 2026-2027 | Biology Study Guide
[1.2] Growth Increase in size; workbook notes growth when anabolism exceeds catabolism.
[1.2] Excretion Removal of wastes.
[1.2] Responsiveness Ability to react to stimuli or environmental changes.
[1.2] Movement Movement of the organism or movement within cells/body.
[1.2] Reproduction Production of new cells and reproduction of the organism.
[1.2] Characteristics-of-life memory sequence Cells → Metabolism → Growth → Excretion → Responsiveness → Movement →
Reproduction.
[1.2] 6 levels of organization in order Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism.
[1.2] Chemical / molecular level Atoms are the smallest chemical units; molecules are groups of atoms.
[1.2] Cellular level Cells contain atoms, molecules, and organelles.
[1.2] Tissue level Group of similar cells performing a common function.
[1.2] Organ level Two or more different tissues working together for a common function.
[1.2] Organ system level Two or more organs working together for a common function.
[1.2] Organism level All organ systems working together as the total organism.
[1.2] Gross / macroscopic anatomy Study of large structures visible without a microscope.
[1.2] Surface anatomy Study of exterior features / surface markings.
