Short answer question Human Bio
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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
- What are the two main types of cells in the human body? How many different cells do humans have?
- Why is a phospholipid important? What structure does it form?
- List several important functions of the plasma membrane.
- Define osmosis.
- Describe a general human cell and the components inside it.
- Why is the cell cycle important? List and define the different phases.
- Are somatic cells diploid? Are germ cells diploid?
What are tissues? List the different types and give an example of each
