Introduction to Physiology Lecture 1
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What is the main focus of physiology?

  • Exploring the molecular structure of organisms
  • Comparing different intercellular chemical messengers
  • Studying the origin of living organisms
  • Understanding the functions of living things (correct)

What is the primary objective of homeostasis?

  • To maintain a constant body temperature (correct)
  • To regulate genetic expression in cells
  • To prevent dehydration in the body
  • To enhance intercellular communication

What does the term 'physiology' etymologically mean?

  • Study of the functions of living things (correct)
  • Nature or origin of living organisms
  • Study of intercellular chemical messengers
  • Comparative analysis of homeostatic control systems

Which book mentions the sub-disciplines of Physiology according to organism, system, and study or techniques?

<p>Human Physiology - An Integrated Approach, 8th by Silverthorn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we shiver when feeling cold?

<p>To generate heat and maintain body temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of structure called?

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

Which atoms make up approximately 96% of the human body?

<p>C, H, O, N (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental unit of both structure and function in a living being?

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

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by its elongated shape?

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

Where do epithelial cells rest in relation to the basement membrane?

<p>Basolateral side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the study of anatomy, which of the following correctly describes the relationship between structure and function?

<p>Functions depend on the structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following atoms makes up approximately 96% of the human body's composition?

<p>Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary tissues in the human body?

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

What is the function of epithelial tissues?

<p>Selective secretion and absorption of ions and organic molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue pumps blood from the heart in the human body?

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

What is the primary focus of the lecture?

<p>Describing the body's organization from molecular to organismic level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the lecture?

<p>Defining homeostasis and its characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Silverthorn, in which book can we find information about the sub-disciplines of Physiology according to organism, system, and study techniques?

<p>Human Physiology - An Integrated Approach, 8th edition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'physiology' etymologically mean?

<p>The study of the functions of living things (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people shiver when they are cold?

<p>To generate heat and maintain body temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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