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What is required to maintain a steady state?
What is required to maintain a steady state?
Which feedback system is the most common homeostatic mechanism?
Which feedback system is the most common homeostatic mechanism?
What is an example of reversible acclimatization?
What is an example of reversible acclimatization?
Which of the following is NOT a component of homeostatic control systems?
Which of the following is NOT a component of homeostatic control systems?
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What characteristic favors survival in a specific environment?
What characteristic favors survival in a specific environment?
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What is the definition of circadian rhythm?
What is the definition of circadian rhythm?
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Which system does not promote stability in homeostasis?
Which system does not promote stability in homeostasis?
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What process involves an environmentally induced improvement in homeostatic functioning?
What process involves an environmentally induced improvement in homeostatic functioning?
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What is stress defined as in the context of homeostasis?
What is stress defined as in the context of homeostasis?
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In the General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the second stage following the Alarm Response?
In the General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the second stage following the Alarm Response?
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Which of the following is a physical stressor?
Which of the following is a physical stressor?
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What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?
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What is a common consequence of long-term stress on the immune system?
What is a common consequence of long-term stress on the immune system?
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What describes the position of the body when it is in the Anatomical Position?
What describes the position of the body when it is in the Anatomical Position?
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Which term describes a structure that is toward the midline of the body?
Which term describes a structure that is toward the midline of the body?
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If an organ is located at the back of the body, which directional term is appropriate?
If an organ is located at the back of the body, which directional term is appropriate?
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Which term would best describe the position of the nose in relation to the eye?
Which term would best describe the position of the nose in relation to the eye?
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What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
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How is 'inferior' defined in locational terminology?
How is 'inferior' defined in locational terminology?
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Which term is used to describe a structure that is further away from the surface of the body?
Which term is used to describe a structure that is further away from the surface of the body?
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In anatomical terminology, what does 'ventral' refer to?
In anatomical terminology, what does 'ventral' refer to?
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What is one effect of aging on the number of cells in the body?
What is one effect of aging on the number of cells in the body?
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What happens when homeostasis is pushed beyond its limits in elderly individuals?
What happens when homeostasis is pushed beyond its limits in elderly individuals?
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How do physiologic reserves contribute to homeostasis?
How do physiologic reserves contribute to homeostasis?
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What is a physiological limit?
What is a physiological limit?
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Which of the following is not associated with aging?
Which of the following is not associated with aging?
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What can contribute to malfunctioning cells in the elderly?
What can contribute to malfunctioning cells in the elderly?
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What primarily causes a decrease in the number of cells in the body due to aging?
What primarily causes a decrease in the number of cells in the body due to aging?
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What is a likely outcome of increased physiological stress on elderly individuals?
What is a likely outcome of increased physiological stress on elderly individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of membrane lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a component of membrane lipids?
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What is the primary function of integral membrane proteins?
What is the primary function of integral membrane proteins?
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Which type of transport does not require energy?
Which type of transport does not require energy?
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What role do carbohydrates play on the cell membrane?
What role do carbohydrates play on the cell membrane?
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What is a characteristic of endocrine signaling?
What is a characteristic of endocrine signaling?
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Which mechanism is NOT part of receptor mediated signaling?
Which mechanism is NOT part of receptor mediated signaling?
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What distinguishes autocrine signaling from paracrine signaling?
What distinguishes autocrine signaling from paracrine signaling?
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Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- The anatomical position is a standard reference point for describing the body.
- In the anatomical position, the body is erect, arms at sides, palms facing forward, and feet parallel.
- Medial refers to a structure closer to the midline of the body.
- Lateral refers to a structure further away from the midline of the body.
- Intermediate refers to a structure located between two other structures.
- Anterior refers to the front surface of the body.
- Posterior refers to the rear surface of the body.
- Ventral is synonymous with anterior.
- Dorsal is synonymous with posterior.
- Superior refers to a structure that is above another structure.
- Inferior refers to a structure that is below another structure.
- Superficial refers to a structure that is closer to the surface of the body.
- Deep refers to a structure that is further away from the surface of the body.
Homeostatic Control Systems
- Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment.
- A steady state requires continuous energy input to maintain a constant variable.
- An equilibrium does not require energy to maintain constancy.
- Homeostatic control systems consist of detectors, effectors, and a coordinating and integrating system.
- Detectors sense changes in the internal environment. Examples include neurons and macula densa.
- Effectors are responsible for carrying out the appropriate response to restore homeostasis. Examples include muscles, glands, the circulatory system, and the urinary system.
- Coordinating and integrating systems integrate and process information from detectors and relay it to effectors. The nervous system and endocrine system are the primary coordinating systems for homeostasis.
- Antagonistic effectors work in opposition to each other, allowing for fine-tuning of homeostasis.
- Normal range refers to the acceptable range for a particular variable within the body.
Processes Related to Homeostasis
- Adaptation is a genetically determined characteristic that promotes survival in a specific environment.
- Acclimatization is an environmentally induced improvement in the functioning of an existing homeostatic system. This does not involve genetic changes.
- Biological rhythms are cyclical fluctuations in physiological processes.
- Circadian rhythm has an approximately 24-hour cycle and governs processes such as sleep-wake cycles, body temperature, and hormone secretion.
- Phase-shift rhythms involve resetting the internal clock, often occur after exposure to stimuli like jet lag.
Aging and Homeostasis
- Aging is associated with a decrease in cell numbers due to decreased mitosis, increased cell death, and malfunction of remaining cells.
- Physiologic reserves enable the body to maintain homeostasis in the presence of stress.
- Physiologic limit is the point beyond which homeostasis cannot be restored.
- With increasing age, the body's ability to restore homeostasis declines due to decreased physiologic reserves.
Stress and Homeostasis
- Stress refers to a disruption that forces the body to make adaptive changes.
- Stressor is any factor that causes stress. Examples include physical, chemical, microbiological, physiological, developmental, and psychological factors.
- Adaptability is the ability of the body to adjust to stressors, which is essential for maintaining homeostasis and resistance to stress.
- General Adaptation Syndrome describes the body's response to prolonged stress and occurs in three stages: alarm, adaptation, and exhaustion.
- Prolonged stress can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system.
Membrane Structure and Transport
- The plasma membrane is a selective barrier that regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
- It also plays roles in signal transduction, cell-to-cell linking, and anchoring proteins.
- The fluid-mosaic model describes the structure of the plasma membrane as a flexible bilayer composed of lipids and proteins.
- Membrane lipids are amphipathic molecules, meaning they have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.
- Types of membrane lipids include phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids.
- Membrane proteins can be integral (embedded within the membrane) or peripheral (associated with the surface of the membrane).
- Glycocalyx, composed of sugar residues on the cell surface, is important for cell-to-cell recognition and serves as receptors for extracellular messengers.
Types of Membrane Transport
- Passive transport requires no energy input.
- Simple diffusion involves the movement of molecules down their concentration gradient.
- Facilitated diffusion uses membrane proteins to facilitate the movement of molecules across the membrane down their concentration gradient.
- Active transport requires energy input to move molecules against their concentration gradient.
- Primary active transport uses ATP directly to move molecules.
- Secondary active transport uses the electrochemical gradient of one molecule to drive the movement of another molecule.
- Bulk transport involves the movement of large quantities of material using vesicular transport.
- Endocytosis involves the ingestion of material into the cell, which can be further categorized into pinocytosis (fluid uptake) and phagocytosis (solid particle uptake).
- Exocytosis involves the release of material from the cell.
Biological Communication: Humoral Control
- Cell-to-cell communication enables cells to coordinate their activities and maintain homeostasis.
- Juxtacrine signaling (contact-dependent) occurs between cells that are directly in contact.
- Secreted molecules can be used for communication.
- Autocrine signaling involves a cell releasing a signal that acts on itself.
- Paracrine signaling involves a cell releasing a signal that acts on nearby cells.
- Synaptic signaling is a specialized form of paracrine signaling that occurs between neurons.
- Endocrine signaling involves the release of hormones from endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream to target cells.
- The endocrine system uses hormones for long-term regulation of metabolic functions.
- The nervous system uses neurotransmitters for rapid communication and crisis management.
- Receptor-mediated signaling involves signal molecules binding to receptors on target cells.
Plasma Membrane Receptor Mechanisms
- Ion channel-linked receptors open or close ion channels in response to ligand binding.
- G-protein coupled receptors activate signal transduction pathways through G-proteins.
- Adenylate cyclase mechanism leads to the production of cyclic AMP (cAMP) as a second messenger.
- IP3 mechanism involves the production of inositol trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG) as second messengers.
- Ca2+-calmodulin mechanism uses calcium ions and calmodulin to activate intracellular enzymes.
- Arachidonic acid system involves the release of arachidonic acid and production of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes as signaling molecules.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in anatomical terminology, including the anatomical position and directional terms used to describe locations on the body. Additionally, it introduces homeostatic control systems, essential for maintaining internal balance. Test your understanding of these key biological principles!
