Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BSC2085) Unit 1 Study Guide

Practice flashcards based on Anatomy and Physiology lecture notes covering key concepts from Chapters 1, 2, and 3.

Anatomy is the study of __ of body parts.

the structure

Physiology is the study of how body parts __.

function

The human body is organized into __ major systems.

eleven

__ is the body's ability to detect and respond to stimuli.

Responsiveness

__ is the sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

Metabolism

Aging is associated with a progressive decline in the body's ability to maintain __.

homeostasis

Negative feedback __ the original stimulus to bring conditions back to normal.

reverses or reduces

In the anatomical position, a person is standing erect with arms at and palms forward.

sides

The __ membranes line body cavities and cover organs.

serous

A __ is a molecule made of atoms from different elements.

compound

Ionic bonds form when an atom __ an electron to another atom.

donates

A synthesis reaction builds things up, represented as __.

A + B → AB

Kinetic energy is the energy of __.

motion

Carbohydrates include glucose, which is a __ monosaccharide.

hexose

The main component of the plasma membrane is a __.

phospholipid

The __ is the large organelle that houses the cell's genes.

nucleus

The plasma membrane is described as a fluid __ of lipids and proteins.

mosaic

Membrane transport that moves substances down their concentration gradient without energy is called __ transport.

passive

Mitosis produces two __ daughter cells.

genetically identical

Meiosis produces __ genetically distinct gametes.

four