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Anatomy & Physiology Exam I Study Guide

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  • What is Anatomy?

    Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and its parts, including cytology (cells), regional, systemic, and surface anatomy.

  • What is Physiology?

    Physiology is the study of the functions and processes of the body and its parts.

  • Why is Homeostasis important?

    Homeostasis maintains stable internal conditions; extreme deviations can cause dysfunction or death. Examples include body temperature regulation and blood glucose control.

  • Examples of biological feedback loops

    Negative feedback: body temperature regulation; Positive feedback: blood clotting and childbirth contractions.

  • 7 Characteristics of Life

    Include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, reproduction, and homeostasis.

  • Metabolism equation

    \(\text{Food} + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O + \text{Energy}\) represents the general metabolic process.

  • Difference between Cytology and Histology

    Cytology studies individual cells; Histology studies tissues composed of cells.

  • Define Organ

    An organ is a structure composed of two or more tissue types working together to perform specific functions.

  • List the 11 major organ systems

    Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive systems.

  • How is structure related to function?

    Structure equals function means anatomical features are designed to perform specific roles, e.g., alveoli's thin walls facilitate gas exchange.

  • Importance of gradients in the body

    Gradients (e.g., concentration, pressure) drive processes like diffusion and blood flow essential for homeostasis.

  • How do cells communicate?

    Cells communicate via chemical signals, receptors, and electrical impulses to coordinate functions.

  • What is an atom and its subatomic particles?

    An atom consists of protons (positive), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (negative). The atomic number equals protons.

  • What determines chemical properties of an atom?

    The number and arrangement of electrons in the outer shell determine chemical properties.

  • Types of chemical bonds

    Include ionic (transfer of electrons), covalent (sharing electrons), and hydrogen bonds (weak attractions).

  • What is an isotope?

    An isotope is an atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons; radioisotopes are used in medical imaging and treatment.

  • Difference between endergonic and exergonic reactions

    Endergonic reactions absorb energy; exergonic reactions release energy.

  • Anabolism vs. Catabolism

    Anabolism builds molecules using energy; Catabolism breaks down molecules releasing energy.

  • Why is water the universal solvent?

    Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many substances, facilitating biochemical reactions.

  • What is pH and how do buffers work?

    pH measures acidity; buffers maintain stable pH by neutralizing excess acids or bases.

  • Four major macromolecules

    Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, each with specific monomers and functions.

  • Dehydration synthesis vs. hydrolysis

    Dehydration synthesis joins monomers by removing water; hydrolysis breaks polymers by adding water.

  • What is ATP and its importance?

    ATP stores and transfers energy; the terminal phosphate bond releases energy during exergonic reactions.

  • Define Cell Theory

    All living things are made of cells; cells are the basic unit of life; all cells come from pre-existing cells.

  • Fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane

    The membrane is a fluid bilayer of lipids with embedded proteins that move laterally, allowing flexibility and function.

  • Passive vs. active transport

    Passive transport requires no energy (diffusion, osmosis); active transport requires energy to move substances against gradients.

  • What is osmosis?

    Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane from low to high solute concentration.

  • Major organelles and their functions

    Nucleus (control center), mitochondria (energy), ribosomes (protein synthesis), ER (protein/lipid processing), Golgi (packaging), lysosomes (digestion).

  • What is the endomembrane system?

    A network of membranes including ER, Golgi, vesicles, and plasma membrane that synthesizes and transports proteins and lipids.

  • Central Dogma of Biology

    Information flows from DNA to RNA to protein through transcription and translation.