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    How Energy is used in the Body (M1) We get chemical energy from food we eat and oxygen that we breathe –we need this to get energy into a usable form to be used by the cells Glucose + Oxygen ----------------> Carbon Dioxide + Water (C6H12O6) (O2) Metabolism (CO2) (H2O) (1C6H12O6) (6O2) In Cells (6CO2) (6H20) Metabolism is the process of getting chemical energy from larger molecules in food and breaking them down into smaller

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    1) The brain and spinal cord comprise the _____ nervous system. A) autonomic B) peripheral C) central D) efferent E) afferent 2) Voluntary control of skeletal muscles is provided by the _____ nervous system. A) sympathetic B) parasympathetic C) afferent D) somatic E) autonomic 3) The part of the peripheral nervous system that brings information to the central nervous system is A) motor. B) afferent. C) efferent. D) autonomic. E) somatic. 4) The myelin sheaths that surround the axons of some of the

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    Human Anatomy and Physiology 260 - Midterm 1 Cardiovascular Anatomy Arteries: • Carry Blood from the heart to the tissues • Gradually decreasing in size of vessels o Arteries - Transportation of red blood cells away from the heart o Arterioles - Smaller‚ lead from the arteries to the capollaries o Capillaries - Gas exchange (tissue level) • 3 layers of wall: o 1. Tunica Adventitia (Tough outer layer) o 2. Turnica media (Middle smooth muscular layer‚ changes the diameter of the blood

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    Anatomy and Physiology Web-quest mucles and bones We live in our bodies. It is important that we understand how our bodies work so that we will be able to take good care of them while we are here on Earth in these spectacular containers!! Your body is covered by the largest organ and is supported within by foundation‚ your skeletal system. All your body systems have to work together in order to keep you alive and well. You will be exploring then parts of your body by using various web resources

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    HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY AN INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATION In this essay we will consider a few major aspects of respiration. We shall first consider the interesting history of the study of respiration before moving on to our modern understanding of respiration. We will look at the structure and function of the respiratory system including the upper and lower respiratory tracts with a note on the control system. Secondly we will consider the physiology of respiration. Thirdly we will discuss some

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    Unit 1- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Functions of the skeletal system There are five main functions of the skeletal system. To protect‚ to support‚ movement‚ cell production and storage. The skeletal system protects delicate and important organs from harm. An example of this is the ribcage. This protects your heart and lungs from anything that tries to harm it. Another example is the brain. The brain is protected by the skull. The skeletal system also provides support for the body as it

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    Week 1 Chapter 1 1. What is the basic difference between anatomy and physiology? (p. 2) ANSWER: Anatomy (a-NAT-ō-mē; ana- = up; -tomy = process of cutting) is the science of structure and the relationships among structures. Physiology (fiz′-ē-OL-ō-jē; physio- = nature‚ -logy = study of) is the science of body functions‚ that is‚ how the body parts work. 2. Define each of the following terms: atom‚ molecule‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organ‚ system‚ and organism. (p. 6) ANSWER: AtomUnit of matter that makes

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    `ANP 1105 B – Human Anatomy and Physiology I Contents 1. Structural Organization of the Human Body (2 Lectures) 1.3.1 Tissues Tissue: groups of structurally similar cells that have perform common/related function Tissues cooperate within an organ for function of organ as a whole‚ different issues = division of labor 1.3.2 4 Types of Tissue: 1. Muscle Tissue: movement 2. Epithelial Tissue: covering 3. Nervous Tissue: control (regulation)

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    AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans‚ animals‚ and other organisms‚ esp. as revealed by dissection. Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. Anatomy and physiology are connected in the way

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    Human Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7e (Marieb) Chapter 3 Cells: The Living Units MATCHING QUESTIONS [pic] Figure 3.1 Using Figure 3.1‚ match the following: 1) Second messenger. Answer: E Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 2) G protein. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 3) Ligand. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 4) Enzyme. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 5) Cyclic

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