BIOL 235- Study guide[complete solution graded A+]Athabasca University

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Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body Objectives After completing this chapter, you should be able to 1. define the terms anatomy and physiology. 2. define the following levels of structura... l organization: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system and organism. 3. identify the 11 systems of the human body, list representative organs of each system, and describe the major functions of each system. 4. identify the basic life processes of the human body. 5. define the term homeostasis, and explain the effects of stress on homeostasis. 6. describe the components of a feedback system. 7. compare the operation of negative and positive feedback systems. 8. explain the relationship between homeostasis and disease. 9. describe the anatomical position, and compare common and anatomical terms used to describe various regions of the human body. 10. define the terms describing directions and anatomical planes used in association with the human body. 11. list, by name and location, the principal body cavities and the organs contained within them. Keywords and Topics Make certain that you can define, and use in context, each of the terms listed below, and that you understand the significance of each of the concepts. 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology. A. anatomy B. dissection C. physiology 2. Define the following levels of structural organization: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organism. A. chemical level I. atom II. molecule B. cellular level I. cell C. tissue level I. tissue D. organ level I. organ E. system level I. system F. organismal level I. organism 3. Identify the 11 systems of the human body, list representative organs of each system, and describe the major functions of each system. A. systems: integumentary; skeletal; muscular; nervous; endocrine; cardiovascular; lymphatic; respiratory; digestive; urinary; reproductive Note: Learn the major components and functions for each system. 4. Define the basic life processes of the human body. A. metabolism I. catabolism II. anabolism B. responsiveness C. movement [Show More]

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