Applied Anatomy and Physiology NUC001 Lecture Review

A set of flashcards that help review key concepts from the Applied Anatomy and Physiology module NUC001.

What are the three primary module learning outcomes of NUC001?

1. Identify the structure and function of different systems of the body. 2. Recognise pathological changes occurring in selected disease processes. 3. Outline the effects of disease and injury on the normal function of the human body.

How will the final assessment for the course be conducted?

Through a 50 question, multiple choice exam on campus under exam conditions, completed on a computer, lasting 2 hours.

What is the World Health Organization's definition of health (1948)?

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Define anatomy. What does it study?

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body, both internal and external, including their physical relationships.

What are the main functions of muscle tissue?

Muscle tissue contracts and produces movement, classified by location (skeletal, cardiac, smooth) and appearance (striated, non-striated).

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

The Golgi apparatus sorts and packages proteins and lipids for export or use within the cell.

Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Prokaryotic cells are simpler and smaller, lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; eukaryotic cells are larger and more complex, containing a nucleus and organelles.

What are cell organelles?

Cell organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific tasks and are usually enclosed by a membrane.

What does 'homeostasis' refer to in biological systems?

Homeostasis is the self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to changing external conditions.

List the four main types of tissue in the human body.

1. Epithelial tissue 2. Connective tissue 3. Muscle tissue 4. Nervous tissue.

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes to break down macromolecules, bacteria, and worn-out organelles, acting as the cell's recycling center.

What is the smallest unit of life?

A cell is the smallest unit of life capable of performing all the functions of living things.

How do cells work together in the body?

Cells collaborate to form tissues, organs, and organ systems for specialized functions.

What are the different levels of organization in the body?

1. Cell 2. Tissue 3. Organ 4. Organ system 5. Organism.

What does 'epithelial tissue' do?

Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands, classified by shape and arrangement.