Structure and Function of the Body: Chapter 1 Elaborated Questions And Correct Answers Graded A+

Structure and Function of the Body: Chapter 1 Scientific Method - Answer-1. Hypothesis 2. Experiment 3.Theory or Law Hypothesis - Answer-Idea or principle to be tested in experiments Experiment - Answer-Series of tests of a hypothesis; a controlled experiment eliminates biases or outside influences Theory or Law - Answer-A hypothesis that has been proved by experiments to have a high degree of confidence Levels of Organization - Answer-1. Atoms and molecules 2. Cells 3. Tissues 4. Organs 5. Systems 6. Organism Atoms and Molecules - Answer-Chemical level Cells - Answer-The smallest structural units; organizations of various chemicals Tissues - Answer-Organizations of similar cells Organs - Answer-Organizations of different kinds of tissues Systems - Answer-Organizations of many different kinds of organs Organism - Answer-Organization of all systems together, forming a whole body Anatomical Position - Answer-Reference position in which the body stands erect with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward. This position gives meaning to directional terms. Superior - Answer-Toward the head, upper, above Inferior - Answer-Toward the feet, lower, below Anterior - Answer-Front, in front of AKA Ventral