A&P I Ch1-5 Review Topics PDF

Ch1 1\. Know the levels of structural organization in the body 2\. Define the basic life processes (metabolism, growth, differentiation, reproduction, movement, responsiveness) 3\. Know the major components and general functions of the systems of the human body (organs and functions of the system...

Ch1 1\. Know the levels of structural organization in the body 2\. Define the basic life processes (metabolism, growth, differentiation, reproduction, movement, responsiveness) 3\. Know the major components and general functions of the systems of the human body (organs and functions of the systems) 4\. Understand and be able to apply anatomic terms (position, regional terms, directional terms, planes, body cavities and membranes, abdominal quadrants) 5\. Define homeostasis 6\. Know the components of a feedback system and understand the difference between positive and negative feedback Ch2 1\. Know the main chemical elements in the body (major and examples of lesser and trace) 2\. Know the parts of an atom (including charge and unique characteristics) 3\. Define atomic number, mass number 4\. Define ion, cation, anion 5\. Understand the three types of chemical bonds (definition and unique characteristic of each) 6\. Know the components and types of chemical reactions (synthesis, decomposition, reversible) 7\. Define metabolism, anabolism, catabolism 8\. Know the characteristics of enzymes and their importance in chemical reactions 9\. Compare inorganic vs organic compounds -- know pertinent examples of each 10\. Know the properties of water and how these properties are important in the body 11\. Define acids, bases, buffers and salts. Know how to interpret pH scale (acidic versus alkaline) 12\. Know the four major organic compounds in the body - monomers of each; general structure and function of each Ch3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Ch4 1\. Know the 4 basic tissue types and general characteristics (similarities and differences) of each 2\. Understand how cells of a tissue are held together 3\. Know the general features and functions (based on structure) of epithelial tissue 4\. Understand the classification (structure) of epithelial tissue (shape and layers) -- know these diagrams 5\. Know the difference between endocrine and exocrine glandular epithelium 6\. Know the general features and functions of connective tissue (two basic elements) 7\. Know the types and functions of the fibers in extracellular matrix of connective tissue 8\. Be able to classify connective tissue types 9\. Know the 3 types of muscle tissue and general characteristics of each 10\. Know the 2 main types of cells in nervous tissue 11\. Know the types of membranes in the body Chapter 5 1\. Know the layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis) 2\. Know the layers of the epidermis (5); the unique features of each layer; the cells (and functions of each) found in the epidermis 3\. Understand the role of melanocytes in the skin. Understand how the epidermis grows (where does it start, how do the cells change as they mature and die). 4\. Know the structures found in the dermis 5\. Know the general features of hair (parts and associated structures) and where in the hair cell reproduction (mitosis) occurs to allow for growth and replacement of hairs 6\. Know the general features of nails where in the nail cell reproduction (mitosis) occurs to allow for growth and replacement of nails 7\. Know the types of skin glands (3 main types) and the specific functions of each (what do they secrete); know how they are different 8\. Understand the two main ways the skin functions in thermoregulation (blood vessels and glands) 9\. Know the general functions of the skin (not just protection!)