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Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide - Chapter 1, Exercises of Physiology

This study guide covers the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology as introduced in chapter 1. Topics include the study of prenatal development, tissues, cells, organ systems, and their functions. Key concepts include the complementarity of structure and function, the organization of living organisms, and the major systems and organs of the body.

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Study Guide – Ch. 1

  1. Another name for the study of prenatal development is
  2. The study of tissues is called
  3. The study of cells is called
  4. A group of similar cells having a common function is known as a
  5. A group of tissues serving a common function form a
  6. A group of organs that perform the same general function form a
  7. Place the following terms in order of increasing complexity: Tissue----atoms----system----cell----molecules---organs---organism
  8. Know (well!!) the concept of the “ complementarity of structure and function”
  9. Identify the system described by the following: a) secretes hormones; regulates many other systems b) protection of vital organs; calcium storage; blood formation; act as levers for movement c) prevents accumulation of excess tissue fluid; returns proteins to the blood; immune functions d) transport of nutrients and gases throughout the body; protection against invading agents e) 1 st^ line of defense; prevents dehydration; Vitamin D synthesis; f) voluntary and involuntary movement; thermogenesis g) regulates all other systems; seat of intelligence, thought, planning, etc h) perpetuation of the species i) elimination of metabolic wastes like urea, uric acid, etc j) provides body with respiratory gases (oxygen/carbon dioxide); olfaction; phonation
  10. Know the systems to which the major organs belong
  11. What are the major extracellular fluids of the body?
  12. What are the two major fluid compartments of the body?
  13. Explain: a) Bilateral symmetry b) Tube-within-a-tube body plan
  14. Review Lab 1 material on planes of section, body cavities, and serous membranes.

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