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Which organ system is responsible for the production and secretion of hormones?
Which organ system is responsible for the production and secretion of hormones?
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the integumentary system?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the integumentary system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic/immune system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic/immune system?
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What is the term used to describe a structure that is closer to the point of attachment?
What is the term used to describe a structure that is closer to the point of attachment?
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Which cavity contains the brain?
Which cavity contains the brain?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
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Which organ system is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance?
Which organ system is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance?
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Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for stretching and is found in the bladder?
Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for stretching and is found in the bladder?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
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Which type of feedback mechanism is responsible for maintaining a stable body temperature?
Which type of feedback mechanism is responsible for maintaining a stable body temperature?
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What is the pH range of a neutral solution?
What is the pH range of a neutral solution?
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Which type of connective tissue is found at the ends of long bones?
Which type of connective tissue is found at the ends of long bones?
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Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?
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What is the name of the membrane that lines the joint cavities?
What is the name of the membrane that lines the joint cavities?
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Which of these regions is located in the arm?
Which of these regions is located in the arm?
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During a blood tracing exercise, which chamber of the heart directly receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
During a blood tracing exercise, which chamber of the heart directly receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
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Which of these would be considered a positive feedback loop?
Which of these would be considered a positive feedback loop?
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Study Notes
Levels of Structural Organization
- Atoms combine to form molecules, which are the basic units of chemical compounds
- Molecules combine to form cells, the basic structural and functional units of life
- Cells with similar functions form tissues.
- Tissues combine to form organs.
- Organs working together form organ systems.
- Organ systems make up an organism.
Organ Systems
- Integumentary: Protection, temperature regulation, sensation (skin, hair, nails)
- Skeletal: Support, movement, blood cell production (bones, cartilage, ligaments)
- Muscular: Movement, posture, heat production (skeletal muscles, tendons)
- Nervous: Rapid communication, sensory input, motor control (brain, spinal cord, nerves)
- Endocrine: Hormone production, growth regulation, reproduction (thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas)
- Cardiovascular: Transport of nutrients, gases, wastes (heart, blood vessels, blood)
- Lymphatic/Immune: Defense against infection, fluid balance (lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic vessels)
- Respiratory: Gas exchange (O2 in, CO2 out) (lungs, trachea, bronchi)
- Digestive: Nutrient breakdown and absorption (stomach, intestines, liver)
- Urinary: Excretion of waste, fluid/electrolyte balance (kidneys, bladder, urethra)
- Reproductive (Male/Female): Production of offspring (male: testes, penis; female: ovaries, uterus, mammary glands)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities
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Planes:
- Sagittal: Divides body into left and right
- Transverse: Divides body into superior and inferior
- Frontal: Divides body into anterior and posterior
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Directional Terms:
- Superior/Inferior: Above/below
- Anterior/Posterior: Front/back
- Medial/Lateral: Toward/away from midline
- Proximal/Distal: Closer to/farther from point of attachment
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Body Cavities:
- Dorsal: Cranial (brain) and spinal (spinal cord)
- Ventral: Thoracic (heart, lungs) and abdominopelvic (digestive, urinary, reproductive organs)
Tissues
- Epithelial Tissue: Covers surfaces, lines cavities (simple squamous, transitional)
- Connective Tissue: Supports, connects, and protects (bone, cartilage, blood)
- Muscle Tissue: Movement (skeletal, cardiac, smooth)
- Nervous Tissue: Conducts electrical impulses
Cell Structure and Function
- Nucleus: DNA storage, cell control
- Mitochondria: ATP production (abundant in muscle cells)
- Rough ER: Protein synthesis
- Smooth ER: Lipid synthesis
- Golgi Apparatus: Packaging proteins
- Lysosomes: Digesting waste
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Membrane Transport:
- Diffusion: Passive movement (high to low concentration)
- Osmosis: Water diffusion
- Endocytosis: Ingestion of substances (pinocytosis for liquids, phagocytosis for solids)
Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
- Negative Feedback: Maintains stability (e.g., blood glucose regulation)
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Positive Feedback: Amplifies changes (e.g., childbirth)
- High blood pressure triggers responses to lower it (negative feedback)
- Uterine contractions intensify until delivery (positive feedback)
Chemistry in Physiology
- pH Scale: 0-14, neutral is 7. Enzymes function optimally at specific pHs
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Biomolecules:
- Proteins: Amino acids
- Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides
- Lipids: Fats, cholesterol
Membranes
- Cutaneous: Skin
- Mucous: Lines open cavities (digestive, respiratory)
- Synovial: Lines joints, produces synovial fluid
Anatomical Position and Regions
- Anatomical Position: Body erect, arms at sides, palms forward
- Key Regions: Axillary (armpit), brachial (arm), crural (leg), coxal (hip)
Blood Flow from Right Atrium to Left Hand
- Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood
- Tricuspid Valve: Directs blood to the Right Ventricle
- Right Ventricle pumps blood to the lungs
- Pulmonary Semilunar Valve: Allows blood to enter the Pulmonary Trunk then Pulmonary Arteries
- Lungs: Blood becomes oxygenated
- Pulmonary Veins: Carry oxygenated blood back to the Left Atrium
- Mitral (Bicuspid) Valve: Directs blood to the Left Ventricle
- Left Ventricle pumps blood to the body
- Aortic Semilunar Valve blood enters the Aorta then Aortic Arch
- Subclavian Artery: blood to the arm, which branches the Axillary Artery -> Brachial -> Radial or Ulnar Artery sending blood to the left hand.
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Description
This quiz covers the levels of structural organization in biological systems, detailing how atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems interact. It also explores the various organ systems in the human body, their functions, and components. Test your knowledge on how these structures contribute to the overall functionality of organisms.
