Basic Physiology Concepts
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What is the scientific study of how cells and body structures function?

Physiology

What is the main difference between anatomy and physiology?

Anatomy is the study of cells and body structures, while physiology is the study of how cells and body structures function.

What is the primary function of the respiratory system in relation to COVID-19?

To facilitate breathing

What is the concept that compares the human body to a complex machine?

<p>The human body is often compared to a complex machine, such as a car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a symptom people with COVID-19 may experience?

<p>Dry cough, fever, or fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the organization of the body into systems?

<p>Organ systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of the human body to make its spare parts?

<p>Self-repair and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the quality of fuel on the human body's performance?

<p>The quality of fuel affects the body's performance, much like the quality of gasoline affects a car's performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of cells in the human body?

<p>100 trillion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

<p>Contains DNA, controlling cellular activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

<p>Defines the cell's boundaries and controls the passage of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the jelly-like fluid that surrounds organelles in a cell?

<p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic types of tissues?

<p>Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the organs, structures, and blood of butchered animals used as food?

<p>Offal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of organs that work together for a similar purpose?

<p>Organ system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

<p>Generation of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the smallest living functional unit in an organism?

<p>Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cells that line every body surface, including skin and the inside of blood vessels?

<p>Epithelial tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two organs that make up the urinary system?

<p>The kidneys and the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

<p>Circulating blood throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the lymphatic/immune system?

<p>Defense and immunity against infectious agents, fluid balance, and white blood cell production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

<p>Movement and stability of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of homeostasis in the body?

<p>To maintain an internal chemical and physical environment that supports life and good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the integumentary system?

<p>Protection and immunity, regulation of body temperature, and vitamin D synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of the cardiovascular system?

<p>The heart, blood, and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the skeletal system?

<p>Support, movement, protection, and production of blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nervous system?

<p>Thought processes, regulation and coordination of various body activities, detection of changes in external and internal environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

<p>Regulation and coordination of many body activities, including growth, nutrient balance, and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the capillary walls in the cardiovascular system?

<p>To enable nutrients and oxygen to move out of the blood and into cells, and carbon dioxide and other waste products to pass from cells and into the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

<p>To carry most of the oxygen in blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the hormones produced by the endocrine system?

<p>To regulate a variety of physiological activities, including metabolism, digestion, and maintenance of fluid balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the integumentary system?

<p>To protect the body against minor injuries and disease-causing agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

<p>To enable the body to exchange gases, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of adequate nutrition for the reproductive system?

<p>It is essential for fertility, healthy pregnancies, and healthy newborns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic/immune system?

<p>To remove bacteria and other harmful microbes from the fluid and destroy them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of nutrient intake for the maintenance of healthy skin?

<p>Nutrients such as vitamin A, B vitamins, and zinc are essential for skin maintenance and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of poor nutrition on the reproductive system?

<p>Higher risks of miscarriage, stillbirths, and birth defects, as well as low birth weights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of muscles in the muscular system?

<p>To enable movement, provide stability, and generate heat to maintain normal body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?

<p>The pituitary gland releases a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release a hormone that increases the body's metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

<p>To break down large food molecules into smaller components (nutrients) and absorb them into the bloodstream or lymphatic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of skin in the integumentary system?

<p>It protects against minor injuries and disease-causing agents, and helps maintain body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

<p>To produce a variety of intellectual functions and emotional responses, including thoughts, memories, and emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of bones in the skeletal system?

<p>To provide support, movement, and protection for the body, and to store excesses of several minerals and produce blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major role of the kidneys in the urinary system?

<p>To filter unneeded substances from blood and maintain proper fluid balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neurons in the nervous system?

<p>To transmit information and responses by electrical and chemical signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lymphatic vessels in the lymphatic/immune system?

<p>To transport lymph, which collects in tiny lymphatic capillaries and eventually drains into major veins near the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Basic Physiology Concepts

  • The human body is composed of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems that work together to maintain homeostasis and perform various functions.
  • The body's functions can be affected by the quality of "fuel" (nutrients) it receives.

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Anatomy is the study of cells and body structures, while physiology is the study of how these cells and structures function.
  • Understanding anatomy and physiology can help appreciate the complexity of the human body and its various metabolic activities.

Cell Structure and Function

  • A cell is the smallest living functional unit in an organism, with approximately 100 trillion cells in the human body.
  • Cells can be classified into different types, each with specific functions, such as muscle cells, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
  • Cells contain organelles, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, which have specific functions like DNA storage, energy generation, and protein assembly.

Tissues and Organs

  • Cells with similar characteristics and functions are grouped together to form tissues.
  • There are four basic types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
  • Organs are composed of various tissues that function together to perform a specific task, such as the heart, brain, and liver.
  • Organ systems are groups of organs that work together to achieve a common goal, such as the digestive, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

Organ Systems

  • Digestive system: responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
  • Cardiovascular system: responsible for circulating blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to cells.
  • Respiratory system: responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of breathing.
  • Lymphatic/immune system: responsible for defending the body against diseases and infections.
  • Urinary system: responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance.
  • Muscular system: responsible for movement, stability, and heat generation.
  • Skeletal system: responsible for providing support, movement, and protection for the body.
  • Nervous system: responsible for transmitting and processing information, controlling body functions, and regulating emotions.
  • Endocrine system: responsible for producing hormones that regulate various physiological activities.
  • Integumentary system: responsible for protecting the body, regulating body temperature, and aiding in the synthesis of vitamin D.
  • Reproductive system: responsible for producing offspring.

Homeostasis

  • Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
  • The body strives to maintain homeostasis through various mechanisms, such as regulating body temperature, blood pressure, and fluid balance.

Importance of Nutrition

  • Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaining homeostasis, supporting the functions of various organ systems, and preventing diseases.
  • Nutrient deficiencies can lead to various health problems, such as skin abnormalities, impaired immune function, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

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