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What best describes a hierarchy in the context of organization?
What best describes a hierarchy in the context of organization?
- An organization where each level operates independently without influence.
- A structure built of many levels where each level depends on the one below. (correct)
- A sequence from complex to simple levels.
- A flat structure with equal levels of importance.
Which of the following is true about emergent properties?
Which of the following is true about emergent properties?
- They are properties that can be predicted from lower levels.
- They appear at a certain level and are not seen at the levels below. (correct)
- They only exist in chemical structures and not in biological ones.
- They diminish the complexity of the structures they emerge from.
What is meant by a 'building block' in hierarchical organization?
What is meant by a 'building block' in hierarchical organization?
- Any random part of a system that lacks specificity.
- A component that can only exist in isolation.
- A structure that does not contribute to higher levels.
- A fundamental unit that is used in various precise ways to form more complex structures. (correct)
Which level is considered the smallest living unit?
Which level is considered the smallest living unit?
What do we understand by the term 'chemical level' in hierarchical organization?
What do we understand by the term 'chemical level' in hierarchical organization?
What is the primary role of insulin in response to high blood glucose levels?
What is the primary role of insulin in response to high blood glucose levels?
Which cells in the pancreas are responsible for detecting high blood glucose levels?
Which cells in the pancreas are responsible for detecting high blood glucose levels?
What is the effect of glucagon when blood glucose levels are low?
What is the effect of glucagon when blood glucose levels are low?
What is the primary target tissue for insulin's action?
What is the primary target tissue for insulin's action?
During low blood glucose levels, how does glucagon communicate its message to target cells?
During low blood glucose levels, how does glucagon communicate its message to target cells?
What is the role of effectors in the body's temperature regulation?
What is the role of effectors in the body's temperature regulation?
Which hormone increases blood glucose levels in response to low glucose?
Which hormone increases blood glucose levels in response to low glucose?
What is the set point for glucose levels in the blood?
What is the set point for glucose levels in the blood?
How do insulin and glucagon work together in glucose homeostasis?
How do insulin and glucagon work together in glucose homeostasis?
What occurs to the body when there is an increase in temperature?
What occurs to the body when there is an increase in temperature?
What defines a tissue in biological terms?
What defines a tissue in biological terms?
Which mechanism primarily achieves homeostasis in living organisms?
Which mechanism primarily achieves homeostasis in living organisms?
In a regulatory mechanism, what role does the afferent path serve?
In a regulatory mechanism, what role does the afferent path serve?
What is a key characteristic of positive feedback mechanisms?
What is a key characteristic of positive feedback mechanisms?
Which component of the negative feedback mechanism is responsible for detecting changes?
Which component of the negative feedback mechanism is responsible for detecting changes?
What results from a loss of or imbalance in homeostasis?
What results from a loss of or imbalance in homeostasis?
What is the primary role of an effector in the negative feedback mechanism?
What is the primary role of an effector in the negative feedback mechanism?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between organs and systems in biological organization?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between organs and systems in biological organization?
What is the primary role of insulin in glucose regulation?
What is the primary role of insulin in glucose regulation?
What happens to glucose when it is converted into glycogen?
What happens to glucose when it is converted into glycogen?
During gluconeogenesis, which of the following substrates is primarily used to form glucose?
During gluconeogenesis, which of the following substrates is primarily used to form glucose?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the release of glucose into the blood from cells?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the release of glucose into the blood from cells?
What process occurs when liver cells convert glycogen into glucose?
What process occurs when liver cells convert glycogen into glucose?
What is the effect of increased cell respiration on glucose?
What is the effect of increased cell respiration on glucose?
Which of the following statements is true about Type I Diabetes?
Which of the following statements is true about Type I Diabetes?
What happens to glucose levels in the blood during fasting?
What happens to glucose levels in the blood during fasting?
What condition is primarily characterized by the loss of beta cells leading to no insulin production?
What condition is primarily characterized by the loss of beta cells leading to no insulin production?
What symptom occurs when cells are unable to utilize glucose due to insulin resistance?
What symptom occurs when cells are unable to utilize glucose due to insulin resistance?
What is the primary reason for polydipsia in patients with high blood glucose levels?
What is the primary reason for polydipsia in patients with high blood glucose levels?
In which scenario do cells respond by secreting more insulin?
In which scenario do cells respond by secreting more insulin?
What happens to the pancreas in chronic insulin resistance?
What happens to the pancreas in chronic insulin resistance?
What leads to ketonuria in individuals with type 1 diabetes?
What leads to ketonuria in individuals with type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
How does a negative feedback mechanism function in the context of glucose regulation?
How does a negative feedback mechanism function in the context of glucose regulation?
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Hierarchy
Hierarchy
A structure with multiple levels, organized from simple to complex. Each level depends on the one below, uses building blocks from the previous level, and exhibits a new property not seen in the lower level.
Building Block
Building Block
A component used in various ways to form more complex structures at the next level of a hierarchy.
Emergent Property
Emergent Property
A new property that appears at a specific level of a hierarchy, not found in its components.
Chemical Level
Chemical Level
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Cell
Cell
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Stimulus
Stimulus
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Receptor
Receptor
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Control Center
Control Center
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Efferent Pathway
Efferent Pathway
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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High Blood Glucose Stimulus
High Blood Glucose Stimulus
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Pancreatic Beta Cells
Pancreatic Beta Cells
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Insulin's role
Insulin's role
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Low Blood Glucose Stimulus
Low Blood Glucose Stimulus
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Pancreatic Alpha Cells
Pancreatic Alpha Cells
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Levels of Organization
Levels of Organization
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Negative Feedback
Negative Feedback
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Positive Feedback
Positive Feedback
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Effector
Effector
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Thermoregulation
Thermoregulation
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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance
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Polyphagia
Polyphagia
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Polyglycourea
Polyglycourea
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Polydipsia
Polydipsia
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Polyurea
Polyurea
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Ketourea
Ketourea
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Negative Feedback Mechanism
Negative Feedback Mechanism
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Glucose Transport
Glucose Transport
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Glycogenolysis
Glycogenolysis
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Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
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Insulin Action
Insulin Action
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Glucagon Action
Glucagon Action
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Anabolic Reactions
Anabolic Reactions
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Study Notes
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Course: Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Status: Complete
- Materials: Introduction to Physiology - Slides, Textbook Chapter 1
- Date: August 27, 2024
Important Themes in A&P
- Biological Hierarchy: Study of life from molecules to cells to the entire living planet
- Complementarity of structure and function: Form reflects function in living things
- Order: Living things have a precise, recognizable structure
- Energy: Life requires energy
- Hierarchal Organization: Structures built from simple to complex in many levels; each level depends on the levels below and exhibits emergent properties
- Homeostasis: Existence of a constant, stable internal environment distinct from the external environment
Biological Hierarchy
- Structure built of many levels; a sequence from simple to complex
- Each level depends on the level below it
- Exhibits new properties not seen in the level below
- Great diversity but only a few building blocks for a level
- Building blocks are components used in varied but precise ways to form more complex structures
- Emergent properties: New properties that appear at a new level. Examples include life (cells) and thinking (brain)
Levels of the Body
- The levels from smallest to largest are: Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, and Organism.
Chemical Level
- Includes atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and organelles
- Atoms: smallest units of matter
- Cells are the structural and functional unit of life; their function depends on specialization
- Tissues are groups of similar cells performing the same function
- Organs are discrete structures composed of 2 or more tissues.
- Organ systems: different organs working together to accomplish a common purpose.
Organism Level
- Total of all levels that work together to promote life; involves coordination of organ systems
- Homeostasis: The tendency of cells and organisms to maintain a constant internal environment, distinct from the changing external environment. Is achieved through negative feedback mechanisms
- Property of cells and organisms exhibited by living things; loss or imbalance results in disease
Negative Feedback Mechanism
- Mechanism: Response to a stimulus (a change in a variable) to correct the stimulus and maintain homeostasis
- Components: Receptor(sensor), Afferent Path, Control Center, Efferent Path, Effector
- Stimulus detected by a receptor.
- Info travels along the afferent path to the control center.
- Control center decides a response based on set point ranges.
- Info travels along the efferent path to an effector.
- Effector performs the response.
Thermoregulation/Temperature Homeostasis
- Body temperature regulation.
- Stimulus: Change in body temperature
- Receptor: Temperature sensors in skin
- Afferent Path: Nerve fibers
- Control Center: Brain
- Efferent Path: Nerve fibers
- Effector: Blood vessels, sweat glands
- Response: Body temperature decrease or increase
Glucose Homeostasis
- Glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day
- Increase after a meal; decrease between meals
- Set point is 90 mg/100 ml
- Insulin and glucagon maintain homeostasis
High Blood Glucose
- Stimulus: High blood glucose level
- Receptor: Glucose transporters on beta cells of the pancreas
- Afferent Path: None
- Control Center: Beta cells of the pancreas
- Efferent Path: Insulin
- Effector: Liver, muscle, and adipose tissue
- Response: Decrease in blood glucose
Low Blood Glucose
- Stimulus: Low blood glucose level
- Receptor: Alpha cells of the pancreas
- Afferent Path: None
- Control Center: Alpha cells of the pancreas
- Efferent Path: Glucagon
- Effector: Liver
- Response: Increase in blood glucose
Response of Effectors to Chemical Signals
- Insulin: Removes glucose from blood or increases uptake of glucose. Increases the use of glucose by cells. Results in ATP formation, anabolic reactions, and storage of glucose (glycogen)
- Glucagon: Releases glucose into blood from cells. Results in breaking down glycogen into glucose and forming glucose from proteins.
Type I Diabetes
- Due to loss of beta cells, no insulin is produced
- Symptoms: Polyphagia (hunger) and weight loss. High blood glucose and glucose in urine (polyuria), Polydipsia (thirst), Ketourea (ketones in urine).
Type II Diabetes
- Due to weight gain and insulin resistance
- Symptoms: Constant high blood glucose levels, stress cells, and cannot use glucose efficiently. Pancreas responds by secreting more insulin but over time cannot keep up production. Lifestyle disease.
Positive Feedback Mechanisms
- Rare mechanisms that amplify a response (e.g. blood clotting, labor)
- Once started must go to completion.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts from Chapter 1 of the Human Anatomy & Physiology course. Participants will explore key themes such as biological hierarchy, complementarity of structure and function, and the importance of homeostasis. Test your understanding of these foundational principles essential for studying life sciences.
