Introduction and Chemistry

What is anatomy and physiology?

What does the “Principle of complementarity” mean?
Briefly explain the interrelationships depicted in the figure on slide 7.

List the necessary life functions.
Explain the concept of homeostasis. Give an example of homeostasis in the body in addition to the one listed in the lecture slides.

Compare the negative feedback mechanism to the positive feedback mechanism.
Why are there so many anatomical terms?
How many body cavities are there? List them.

Contrast the term “mass” and “weight.”
What is an atom and describe its structure.
How are the terms “molecule” and “compound” similar? How are they differ?

What is energy? What types of energy are there?
Why is water an essential substance for life on earth?
If you have a solution with a pH of 3 and another solution with a pH of 9, what is the magnitude of the difference in acidity?

Define what organic compounds are and list them.
Why are enzymes important?

Cells & Tissues