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Mcphs anatomy physiology exam 1 material questions and correct answers

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MCPHS Anatomy & Physiology Exam 1 Material Questions And Correct Answers Anatomy - Answer study of structure; means to dissect Physiology - Answer study of function Importance of studying A&P - Answer basis for understanding disease and for how the body works/reacts to stiumulus systemic anatomy - Answer study of body systems regional anatomy - Answer study of body regions (how med schools do it) surface anatomy - Answer study of external features (ex: bone projections) anatomical imaging - Answer uses x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CAT scans Structural Level: chemical - Answer smallest level ex) atoms: smallest level that displays properties Structural level; cell - Answer basic unit of life ex) organelles w/ specialized functions for the cell Structural level: tissue - Answer group of cells with similar structure and function plus extracellular substance ex) epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

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Structural level: organ - Answer 2 or more tissue types ex) skin, heart, stomach, etc Structural level: organ system - Answer groups of organs Structural level: organism - Answer all structural levels working together Structural level hierarchy - Answer chemical > cell > tissue > organ > organ system > organism Integumentary system - Answer Protection, maintain H20 content Skeletal system - Answer protection, support, movement Muscular system - Answer movement, posture, heat > cardiac, skeletal, smooth Lymphatic system - Answer AKA immune system antibodies, lymph Respiratory system - Answer gas exchange ventilate: bring air in/out respiration: feed cells O2 Digestive system - Answer take in nutrients, metabolize food

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Nervous system - Answer chief regulator brain, spinal cord, nerves Control other systems Endocrine system - Answer regulator of body hormones/proteins/glands Cardiovasular system - Answer transport heart, vein (to heart), artery (away from heart) Urinary system - Answer removes waste; kidneys Characteristics of life - Answer 1) organization: structural levels/coordination 2) metabolism: ability to use energy (dig/resp system); all chemical rxn in body 3) responsiveness (aka irritability): ability to sense changes in environment and make adjustment (shiver in cold weather) 4) growth: increase in size (constant rebuild/remake bones) 5) development: changes in cell structure/function from generalized to specialized 6) reproduction: formation of new cells/new organisms Homeostasis - Answer - maintenance of constant internal environment (ex: body temp, BP, HR, BR) - Variables: conditions that change (ex: enviro temp) Set point-Answer ideal, normal value ( not the same for everyone) - goes along with metabolism - react to being off-balance

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