Because physiology studies the function of the structure and without the actual structure there is no function.
2. Which organ system includes the bones and cartilages? Which organ system includes the nasal cavity, lungs, and trachea? (p. 3)
The Skeletal system includes the bones and cartilage. The Respiratory system includes the nasal cavity, lungs, and trachea.
3. What is the structural and functional unit of life that is the smallest unit of living things? (p. 3)
The atom
4. List the levels of structural organization in order from the largest level to the smallest level (p. 4).
Atoms, molecules, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism
5. List the eight necessary life functions (p. 4-8)
Reproduction, Excretion, Growth, Nutrition, Transport, Synthesis, Metabolism, and Homeostasis
6. What name is given to all chemical reactions that occur within body cells? (p. 5)
Metabolism
7. Why is it necessary to be in a pressurized cabin when flying at 30,000 feet? (p. 8)
8. Which two organ systems involved in communication bear the major responsibility for ensuring homeostasis of the internal environment? (p. 9)
Nervous and Endocrine
9. What process allows us to adjust to either extreme heat or extreme cold? (p. 9-10)
Homeostasis
10. Use orientation and directional terms to complete these sentences (p. 12) a. The wrist is __distal______ to the elbow b. The hip bone is ____lateral_____ to the umbilicus (belly button) c. The nose is _____superior_____ to the chin d. The toes are _anterior_______ to the heel e. The scalp is __superficial______ to the skull
11. What is the anatomical position? Why is it important that you learn this position? (p. 13)
The position with the body upright, arms at side with palms facing forward. It is important to know this in order to have correct labeling of anatomic terms.
12. What type of cut would separate the brain into anterior and