Anat 1 assignment
April Benson
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Prof. Schneider
January 11th, 2014
1. Describe how an early interest in the human body eventually led to the development of modern medical science. Changes in lifestyle were reflected in illnesses and early doctors began to learn how certain herbs and potions affected body functions. The idea that humans could understand forces that caused natural events led to the development of modern science.
2. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology. Anatomy is deals with the form and organization of body parts and Physiology deals with the function of these parts.
3. Explain the relationship between the form and function of body parts and give three examples. The body is made up of several parts that contribute to the operation of the unit as a whole. This functional role arises from the way the part is constructed. Ex. Hand (grasping), heart (pumping blood), mouth (chewing food).
4. Describe the relationship between each of the following pairs: molecules and cells- several molecules join to form organelles, several organelles join to form a cell. Tissues and organs-several cells are joined to form tissues or tissue layers and several tissues join to form an organ. Organs and organ systems- Organs form organ systems and organ systems constitute the organism.
5. Which characteristics of life can you identify in yourself? Movement, Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion.
6. Identify those characteristics of living organisms that relate to metabolism. Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure.
7. Compare your own needs for survival with the requirements of organisms described in the chapter. The human body requires homeostasis or a stable internal environment protected from our external environment.
8. Explain the relationship between homeostasis and the internal environment. Our cells as part of organs and organ systems interact in ways to keep our internal
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Prof. Schneider
January 11th, 2014
1. Describe how an early interest in the human body eventually led to the development of modern medical science. Changes in lifestyle were reflected in illnesses and early doctors began to learn how certain herbs and potions affected body functions. The idea that humans could understand forces that caused natural events led to the development of modern science.
2. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology. Anatomy is deals with the form and organization of body parts and Physiology deals with the function of these parts.
3. Explain the relationship between the form and function of body parts and give three examples. The body is made up of several parts that contribute to the operation of the unit as a whole. This functional role arises from the way the part is constructed. Ex. Hand (grasping), heart (pumping blood), mouth (chewing food).
4. Describe the relationship between each of the following pairs: molecules and cells- several molecules join to form organelles, several organelles join to form a cell. Tissues and organs-several cells are joined to form tissues or tissue layers and several tissues join to form an organ. Organs and organ systems- Organs form organ systems and organ systems constitute the organism.
5. Which characteristics of life can you identify in yourself? Movement, Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion.
6. Identify those characteristics of living organisms that relate to metabolism. Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure.
7. Compare your own needs for survival with the requirements of organisms described in the chapter. The human body requires homeostasis or a stable internal environment protected from our external environment.
8. Explain the relationship between homeostasis and the internal environment. Our cells as part of organs and organ systems interact in ways to keep our internal