Cell Physiology Lecture 1: Introduction
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What is the fundamental unit of the human body according to the given text?

  • Tissue
  • Plasma
  • Cell (correct)
  • Organ

Which term refers to the study of functions of various systems and different organs of the body?

  • Physiology (correct)
  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Pathology

What are the two fundamental features of life mentioned in the text?

  • Metabolism and excretion
  • Adaptation and homeostasis (correct)
  • Reproduction and development
  • Evolution and growth

Which subject is mentioned as useful to have a brief knowledge of, alongside human physiology?

<p>Biochemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In unicellular organisms, how are all physiological functions carried out?

<p>Simple diffusion through the cell membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to understand the anatomy of different systems and organs according to the text?

<p>To understand changes and symptoms in disease processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment?

<p>To serve as a source of energy as ATP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which compartment of the body fluids are large quantities of potassium, magnesium, and proteins found?

<p>Intracellular fluid compartment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate composition of water in the normal body of an average adult male?

<p>60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the total body water content in old age?

<p>It decreases, leading to an increased risk of fluid imbalance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organic compounds are found in the human body according to the given text?

<p>Proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the extracellular fluid compartment?

<p>To transport nutrients and waste products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the total body water vary from 45% to 75% of body weight in human beings?

<p>Due to differences in adipose tissue and age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate total quantity of body water in an average human being weighing about 70 kg?

<p>$40 L$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fluids are dilute solutions of water and electrolytes?

<p>Extracellular fluids (ECF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does physiology refer to?

<p>The study of the functions of various systems and different organs of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the value of total body water with age?

<p>It decreases with age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental features of life, according to the text?

<p>Adaptation and homeostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it useful to have a brief knowledge of anatomy alongside human physiology?

<p>To comprehend the mechanisms of adaptation and homeostasis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In unicellular organisms, how are all physiological functions carried out?

<p>By simple diffusion through the cell membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of human physiology?

<p>The way the various systems of the human body function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to understand about the structure of a specific part of the body, according to the text?

<p>How it contributes to maintaining homeostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of body weight that the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment comprises?

<p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components are found in large quantities in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?

<p>Magnesium and Proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate composition of water in the normal body of an average adult male?

<p>50% water, 7% minerals, 18% protein, 15% fat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to denote the study of functions of various systems and different organs of the body?

<p>Physiology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the bulk of the intracellular fluid (ICF) contained?

<p>Muscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of body fluids in the human body?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In old age, what happens to the total body water content?

<p>It decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compartment of the body fluids contains dilute solutions of water and electrolytes?

<p>Extracellular fluid compartment (ECF) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate total body water in an average human being weighing about 70 kg?

<p>$40$ L (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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