Chapter 1: introduction

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

the study of structures within an organism and their relationships with other structures.

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

the functions of body parts.

Question 3

What are the structural levels of organization?

Answer 3

1.chemical
2.cellular
3.tissue
4.organ
5.system
6.organism

Question 4

Integumentary system functions

Answer 4

protects,
regulates temperature,
eliminates wastes (sweat),
makes vitamins (D), detects
sensations like touch and
vibrations

Question 5

Skeletal system functions

Answer 5

supports, protects,
provides points for muscle
attachments, produce blood cells,
stores minerals and lipids

Question 6

Muscular system functions

Answer 6

Functions in movement (attach
to bone; when muscles contract
they pull bone and cause
movement)

Question 7

Nervous system functions

Answer 7

maintenance of
homeostasis–the most
important regulator of
homeostasis

Question 8

Endocrine system functions

Answer 8

works in the
maintenance of
homeostasis (glands)

Question 9

Lymphatic system and immunity functions

Answer 9

immunity, transportation of fluids, proteins, and lipids to the
blood

Question 10

Cardiovascular system functions

Answer 10

circulation of nutrients
and wastes, regulation of pH,
temperature, and water, immunity

Question 11

Respiratory system functions

Answer 11

transfer of oxygen from
air to blood and carbon dioxide
from blood to air, regulation of
pH, talking

Question 12

Digestive system functions

Answer 12

physical and
chemical breakdown of food,
elimination of solid waste

Question 13

Urinary system functions

Answer 13

elimination of liquid waste,
maintenance of blood pressure, regulation of
pH

Question 14

Reproductive system functions

Answer 14

production of gametes,
reproduction, releases hormones

Question 15

What are the characteristics of life

Answer 15

Metabolism
Responsiveness
Movement
Growth
Differentiation
Reproduction