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What type of fluid makes up 2/3 of the body's total fluid content?

  • Intracellular fluid (correct)
  • Extracellular fluid
  • Interstitial fluid
  • Plasma fluid
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells?

  • Have the ability to reproduce
  • Produce waste byproducts
  • Conduct electrical impulses (correct)
  • Utilize oxygen and macromolecules
  • What is the primary role of homeostasis in the human body?

  • To increase the production of metabolic waste
  • To facilitate reproduction of cells
  • To maintain nearly constant conditions in the internal environment (correct)
  • To enhance the growth of microorganisms
  • Which system is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the body?

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

    What primarily regulates the concentration of substances in the human body?

    <p>Control systems within organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fluid is found in blood plasma and is considered part of the external environment?

    <p>Extracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the liver in the body's waste management?

    <p>Filters blood and removes toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule group is obtained primarily from food through the gastrointestinal system?

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

    What is the primary role of the sensory system in the nervous system?

    <p>To detect the state of the body and surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the autonomic system is responsible for subconscious control?

    <p>Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hemoglobin respond when oxygen levels are low in the body?

    <p>It releases oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system includes the spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes?

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

    What happens when blood pressure is high according to the baroreceptor system?

    <p>Heart rate decreases and blood vessels relax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the integumentary system?

    <p>To cover and protect deep tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide regulation is true?

    <p>Rapid breathing helps in removing excess CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system generates new beings?

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

    Study Notes

    Overview of Physiology

    • Physiology studies physical and chemical mechanisms underlying life.
    • Human Physiology focuses on mechanisms specific to the human body.
    • Pathophysiology examines dysfunctions within body systems relevant to clinical medicine.

    Cells: The Basic Unit of Life

    • Cells are essential living units in the body.
    • Share common characteristics: utilization of O₂, macromolecules, energy production, chemical reaction by-products, and ability to reproduce.
    • Microorganisms outnumber human cells, forming microbiota within the body.

    Body Fluid Composition

    • Adults are comprised of 50% - 70% fluid.

    Intracellular Fluid

    • Found inside cells including cytoplasm and vacuoles.
    • Represents about two-thirds of body fluid.
    • Contains potassium, magnesium, and phosphates.

    Extracellular Fluid

    • Located outside cells, mainly in blood plasma.
    • Represents one-third of body fluid.
    • Contains sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate, serving as the "internal environment."
    • Responsible for carrying carbon dioxide and metabolic waste.

    Homeostasis

    • Homeostasis maintains constant internal conditions vital for body function.
    • Organs and tissues contribute to the regulation of ion, nutrient, and waste levels.
    • Control systems adapt to environmental variations, injuries, and diseases, albeit with potential long-term trade-off issues.

    Nutrient Acquisition

    • Oxygen sourced from the respiratory system.
    • Macromolecules (carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids) derived from food via the gastrointestinal system.

    Waste Removal Mechanisms

    • Lungs excrete CO₂ during exhalation in exchange for O₂.
    • Kidneys filter blood, producing urine to remove waste.
    • Gastrointestinal system eliminates undigested food as feces.
    • Liver detoxifies drugs and secretes waste through bile.

    Regulation of Body Functions

    Nervous System

    • Sensory organs detect internal/external state.
    • Central nervous system processes information and formulates responses.
    • Motor system controls muscles and reflex actions.
    • Autonomic system regulates internal organ functions subconsciously.

    Endocrine System

    • Secretes hormones into the bloodstream, influencing various body organs.

    Protection Systems

    Immune System

    • Comprises spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and white blood cells.
    • Identifies and neutralizes harmful invaders.

    Integumentary System

    • Skin and appendages offering protection.
    • Maintains thermoregulation, waste excretion, and sensory reception.

    Reproductive System

    • Facilitates generation of new life to replace losses.

    Control Systems Within the Body

    • Genetic systems manage intracellular and extracellular functions.
    • Organs self-regulate or coordinate with other organs.

    Oxygen Regulation

    • Hemoglobin (Hgb) binds O₂ in the lungs for transport.
    • O₂ release occurs when levels are low; retention happens at adequate levels.

    Carbon Dioxide Regulation

    • CO₂, a metabolic byproduct, poses risks at high levels.
    • Increased CO₂ prompts rapid breathing to expel excess gas.

    Blood Pressure Regulation

    • Baroreceptor system serves as a pressure detection mechanism.
    • Vasomotor system controls heart rate and vessel relaxation.

    High Blood Pressure Response

    • Increased baroreceptor stretch stimulates vasomotor center, reducing heart output and relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure.

    Low Blood Pressure Response

    • Decreased baroreceptor stretch deactivates vasomotor response, enhancing heart output and constricting vessels to elevate blood pressure.

    Feedback Control System

    • Feedback mechanisms continuously assess and adjust body functions based on prevailing conditions, maintaining homeostasis.

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