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Physiology is the study of the function of the human body.
Physiology is the study of the function of the human body.
True
Homeostasis is the inability to maintain a stable internal environment.
Homeostasis is the inability to maintain a stable internal environment.
False
Osmosis involves the movement of solutes across a semipermeable membrane.
Osmosis involves the movement of solutes across a semipermeable membrane.
False
The Na+-K+-ATPase is important for transporting ions across the cell membrane.
The Na+-K+-ATPase is important for transporting ions across the cell membrane.
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Facilitated diffusion requires energy input from ATP to transport molecules.
Facilitated diffusion requires energy input from ATP to transport molecules.
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Glucose can pass through the cell membrane only via active transport.
Glucose can pass through the cell membrane only via active transport.
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Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body.
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body.
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A hypotonic solution causes a cell to shrink.
A hypotonic solution causes a cell to shrink.
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Physiology is the study of life.
Physiology is the study of life.
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The smallest unit of life that can perform necessary processes is the organ.
The smallest unit of life that can perform necessary processes is the organ.
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Skeletal muscles are responsible for pumping blood.
Skeletal muscles are responsible for pumping blood.
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The chest cavity protects the heart and lungs.
The chest cavity protects the heart and lungs.
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Epithelia, connective, muscle, and nerve are types of tissues.
Epithelia, connective, muscle, and nerve are types of tissues.
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Chemical level is the most basic level of organization in the body.
Chemical level is the most basic level of organization in the body.
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Smooth muscles are found in the walls of blood vessels.
Smooth muscles are found in the walls of blood vessels.
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Cardiac muscles are voluntary muscles.
Cardiac muscles are voluntary muscles.
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There are 10 systems in the human body.
There are 10 systems in the human body.
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Molecules are living things made up of atoms.
Molecules are living things made up of atoms.
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A body system consists of a collection of unrelated organs with a common function.
A body system consists of a collection of unrelated organs with a common function.
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The total body water content decreases as age increases.
The total body water content decreases as age increases.
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In adults, the body water percentage for females is higher than that for males.
In adults, the body water percentage for females is higher than that for males.
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The respiratory system functions to eliminate food waste.
The respiratory system functions to eliminate food waste.
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A normal healthy adult's total body water is approximately 60% of their body weight.
A normal healthy adult's total body water is approximately 60% of their body weight.
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Water is considered a poor solvent for substances like Na+, K+, and Cl-.
Water is considered a poor solvent for substances like Na+, K+, and Cl-.
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Osmosis is the movement of water from regions of lower concentration to regions of higher concentration.
Osmosis is the movement of water from regions of lower concentration to regions of higher concentration.
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The stomach is an example of an organ consisting of multiple types of tissues.
The stomach is an example of an organ consisting of multiple types of tissues.
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The osmotic pressure inside human cells is equivalent to a 0.9% solution of sodium chloride.
The osmotic pressure inside human cells is equivalent to a 0.9% solution of sodium chloride.
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Capillary action is a property of water that helps in processes like breastfeeding.
Capillary action is a property of water that helps in processes like breastfeeding.
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In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell due to lower osmotic pressure in the extracellular fluid than inside the cell.
In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell due to lower osmotic pressure in the extracellular fluid than inside the cell.
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The connective tissue in the stomach is responsible for controlling muscle contraction.
The connective tissue in the stomach is responsible for controlling muscle contraction.
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Infusing a hypertonic solution causes cells to swell.
Infusing a hypertonic solution causes cells to swell.
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A newborn's body is about 80% fluid.
A newborn's body is about 80% fluid.
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An isotonic solution of a penetrating solute, such as urea, is better than isotonic NaCl solution for restoring blood volume.
An isotonic solution of a penetrating solute, such as urea, is better than isotonic NaCl solution for restoring blood volume.
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Negative feedback systems in the body are typically used for conditions that need frequent adjustment.
Negative feedback systems in the body are typically used for conditions that need frequent adjustment.
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Positive feedback mechanisms are responsible for continuous adjustments.
Positive feedback mechanisms are responsible for continuous adjustments.
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Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to increase blood glucose levels.
Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to increase blood glucose levels.
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Feed-forward control involves making a response in anticipation of a change.
Feed-forward control involves making a response in anticipation of a change.
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Shivering before diving into cold water is an example of positive feedback.
Shivering before diving into cold water is an example of positive feedback.
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Humans are multicellular organisms composed of approximately 1-5 trillion cells.
Humans are multicellular organisms composed of approximately 1-5 trillion cells.
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Differentiation refers to when cells become specialized for unique functions.
Differentiation refers to when cells become specialized for unique functions.
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Blood clotting, urination, and contraction of the uterus during childbirth are examples of negative feedback.
Blood clotting, urination, and contraction of the uterus during childbirth are examples of negative feedback.
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The human body's specialized cells vary in size and shape due to their unique functions.
The human body's specialized cells vary in size and shape due to their unique functions.
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The process of salivation occurs after food is eaten.
The process of salivation occurs after food is eaten.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis
- Physiology is the study of the function of the human body.
- The study of physiology requires knowledge of anatomy because the structure of the body enables its function.
- The body is organized into levels: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismic.
Levels of Organization
- Chemical level: Refers to atoms and molecules, including oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, water (H2O), CO2, and proteins.
- Cellular level: Refers to cells, the basic living unit that carries out life's necessary processes.
- Tissue level: Composed of similar cells grouped for specific functions, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue.
- Organ level: Consists of two or more tissue types working together for a common function.
- System level: A group of related organs that work together for a common function.
- Organismic level: The whole living individual.
Tissue Types
- Epithelial tissue: Provides protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration.
- Connective tissue: Supports and binds other tissues, providing structure and protection.
- Muscle tissue: Enables movement by contracting.
- Nervous tissue: Initiates and transmits electrical impulses, allowing communication and coordination.
Body Fluids
- 60% of a healthy adult's body weight is made up of total body water.
- Body water percentage decreases with age.
- Women typically have a lower body water percentage because they have more fatty tissue.
- Water is important because:
- It has a high specific heat, making it resistant to temperature changes.
- It exhibits capillary action, crucial for processes like breastfeeding.
- It is an excellent solvent, allowing dissolved substances to move through channels.
- It participates in redox reactions that kill bugs.
Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
- Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body.
- Feedback mechanisms are crucial in maintaining homeostasis.
- Negative feedback mechanisms decrease the initial response to maintain stability. Examples: regulating body temperature, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
- Positive feedback mechanisms amplify the initial response. Examples: blood clotting, urination, LH increase before ovulation, Na+ inflow in nerve signals, and uterine contraction during childbirth.
- Feed-forward control is a response made in anticipation of a change, before the action of a feedback signal. Examples: shivering before diving into cold water and salivation when smelling food.
Cell Membrane Physiology
- The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer.
- The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing some substances to pass through while blocking others.
- Diffusion is the movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
- Factors affecting the rate of diffusion:
- Concentration gradient: The difference in concentration between two areas.
- Temperature: Higher temperatures increase the rate of diffusion.
- Surface area: Larger surface area allows for faster diffusion.
- Distance: Shorter distances result in faster diffusion.
- The permeability of the membrane for a given molecule depends on its size, charge, and lipid solubility.
- Channels are protein pores that allow certain molecules to pass through the membrane.
- Channels can be regulated by:
- Ligand-gated channels: Opened by the binding of a specific molecule.
- Voltage-gated channels: Opened by changes in membrane potential.
- Mechanically-gated channels: Opened by mechanical stress.
- Carrier proteins bind to molecules and facilitate their movement across the membrane.
- Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that uses carrier proteins to move molecules down their concentration gradient.
- The maximum rate of facilitated diffusion is determined by the number of carrier proteins available.
- Active transport moves molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy (ATP).
- The Na+-K+-ATPase pump is an important active transporter that maintains the cell's electrochemical gradient.
- Secondary active transport couples the movement of one molecule down its concentration gradient to the movement of another molecule against its concentration gradient.
- Osmosis is the movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane from areas of higher water concentration to areas of lower water concentration.
- Osmotic pressure is the pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane.
- Cells can be placed into:
- Hypotonic solution: Lower osmotic pressure outside the cell, causing water to enter the cell and swell.
- Hypertonic solution: Higher osmotic pressure outside the cell, causing water to leave the cell and shrink.
- Isotonic solution: Equal osmotic pressure inside and outside the cell, maintaining cell size.
Blood Infusion
- Isotonic NaCl solution is preferred for blood infusion over isoosmotic solution of a penetrating solute like urea because urea can pass through cell membranes, potentially leading to cell swelling or shrinking.
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This quiz covers key concepts in physiology and homeostasis, including the various levels of organization in the human body. It explores the relationship between anatomy and physiology and outlines different tissue types and their functions. Test your understanding of how these components interact to maintain homeostasis.
