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BSC 1005: MOVEMENT & PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 1-2 Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
what is physiology? - ANSWER the science of biological function
what is the level of organization? - ANSWER atom, molecule,
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
what is homeostasis? - ANSWER maintenance of a constant
internal environment despite external changes
what is pathophysiology? - ANSWER changes in physiology
associated with disease
what's the importance of examining and comparing normal
physiology and pathophysiology? - ANSWER it helps us to
develop a better understanding of normal physiological
processes and how to take care of our own health
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what body systems is blood in? - ANSWER circulatory system,
but mainly cardiovascular system
how can blood be considered a connective tissue? - ANSWER
because it connects cells throughout our body as it
continuously circulates within blood vessels
what are the major cellular components of blood? - ANSWER
RBCs- specialized for transporting O2
WBCs- components of the immune system
platelets- involved in clotting
what are the major cellular components of blood plasma? -
ANSWER water- most abundant molecule in blood
electrolytes (ions)- most are dissolved, but some bind to
proteins
small molecules- O2 and CO2, or digest food to be used by cells
proteins- variety of functions
hormones (chemical signals)- elicits responses
BSC 1005: MOVEMENT & PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 1-2 Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
what is physiology? - ANSWER the science of biological function
what is the level of organization? - ANSWER atom, molecule,
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
what is homeostasis? - ANSWER maintenance of a constant
internal environment despite external changes
what is pathophysiology? - ANSWER changes in physiology
associated with disease
what's the importance of examining and comparing normal
physiology and pathophysiology? - ANSWER it helps us to
develop a better understanding of normal physiological
processes and how to take care of our own health
, 2|Page
what body systems is blood in? - ANSWER circulatory system,
but mainly cardiovascular system
how can blood be considered a connective tissue? - ANSWER
because it connects cells throughout our body as it
continuously circulates within blood vessels
what are the major cellular components of blood? - ANSWER
RBCs- specialized for transporting O2
WBCs- components of the immune system
platelets- involved in clotting
what are the major cellular components of blood plasma? -
ANSWER water- most abundant molecule in blood
electrolytes (ions)- most are dissolved, but some bind to
proteins
small molecules- O2 and CO2, or digest food to be used by cells
proteins- variety of functions
hormones (chemical signals)- elicits responses
