Chapter 1

Be able to recognize the difference between anatomy and physiology and subdivisions-the definition may be applied to examples.

Be able to recognize discriptions or application of noninvasive techniques of assessing anatomy and physiology-Palpation, Auscultation, Percussion

What are the levels of structural organization, understand them from the least complex (chemical) to most complex (organism)

Learn the systems of the body-Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine,Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Digestive , Urinary, Reproductive as assigned in lab manual and out of the text book

What are the Basic Life Processes-characteristics that distinguish living things?

Metabolism -  catabolism and anabolism, Responsiveness,  Movement, Growth, Differentiation, Reproduction

What is Homeostasis?   Know that the nervous system and endocrine system control homeostasis.

What is a feed back system?  What are the three components of a feedback system?

What is a positive feedback system?  Be able to recognize an example.

What is a negative feedback system?  Be able to recognize an example.