1
Q
What is Physiology?
A
study of the functions of living
things
2
Q
What are the different levels of body organization?
A
a) Chemical
b) Cellular
c) Tissue
d) Organ
e) Body/Organ system
f) Organism
3
Q
What are the four categories of Molecules of life?
A
Proteins,
Carbohydrates (glucose)
Fats
Nucleic acids (genetic material, DNA and RNA)
4
Q
What are the common atoms in biology?
A
Oxygen Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Phosphorus Calcium Sulfur
5
Q
What are Basic Cell Functions?
A
- Obtaining food and O2
- Performing energy-generating chemical reactions
- Eliminating wastes
- Synthesizing proteins and cell components
- Moving materials throughout the cell
- Responding to the environment
- Reproducing
6
Q
What are Specialized Cell Functions?
A
- Secrete digestive enzymes that break down ingested food
- Retain and eliminate substances accordingly
- Produce intracellular movement
- Generate and transmit electrical impulses that relay information
7
Q
What are the four primary tissue types?
A
- Epithelial (protection, secretion, absorption)
- Connective (structural support)
- Muscle (movement)
- Nervous (communication, coordination, control)
8
Q
Fluid compartments
A
ICF (2/3) - high [K], low [Na], proteins
ECF (1/3) - low [K], high [Na]
