Physiology Summary by Dr. Faten Harb

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What is the definition of physiology?

The study of diseases and their treatments

The study of the functions and processes of the body (correct)

The study of the structure of the body

The study of the external environment of the body

Which of the following is a characteristic of life?

Reproduction

Digestion

Respiration

All of the above (correct)

What is the meaning of homeostasis?

The ability of the body to maintain its internal balance (correct)

The ability of the body to grow and develop

The ability of the body to secrete hormones and digest food

The ability of the body to respond to external factors

Which of the following is an internal factor that plays a role in maintaining homeostasis?

Hormones Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves gas exchange in organisms?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of secretion in the body?

To regulate hormones and digest food Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the ability to produce nerve impulses in response to stimuli?

Irritability Signup and view all the answers

Which function involves the movement of nutrients and waste products throughout an organism's body?

Circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic allows for the transmission of nerve impulses along neurons?

Conductivity Signup and view all the answers

Which function is essential for the production of offspring in living organisms?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the temperatures of the body mentioned in the text?

Blood sugar level Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for removing waste from the body according to the text?

Excretion Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state is the purpose of blood pressure?

To circulate blood throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a bodily function mentioned in the text?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the bodily functions mentioned in the text?

<ol> <li>Absorption, 2. Blood pressure, 3. Excretion, 4. Blood glucose level, 5. Body temperature</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of connective tissues when injury occurs?

To form collagen fibers and fill the injured area with fibrous tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are primarily responsible for the repair and regeneration of tissues?

Epithelial and connective tissue cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which cells divide to form new cells during tissue repair?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor related to tissue repair?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collagen fibers in the tissue repair process?

To provide structural support and promote wound healing Signup and view all the answers