APHY 101 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Graded A

APHY 101 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Graded A What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? -Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts -Physiology is the study of function of body parts What are the levels of organization? organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms Organelles A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell Cells The basic unit of structure and function in all living things Tissues Groups of cells with a common structure and function. Organs Groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific function or related functions Organ Systems A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions. Organism Any living thing What are the characteristics of life? movement, responsiveness, growth, reproduction, respiration, digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, excretion Movement Change in position of the body or of a body part; motion of an internal organ Responsiveness Reaction to a change inside or outside the body Growth increase in body size without change in shape Reproduction production of new organisms and new cells Respiration obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods Digestion Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used Absorption passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids Circulation movement of substances in body fluids Assimilation changing absorbed substances into ch