Anatomy & Physiology Study Notes

Cells

• Smallest independent unit of living matter: Cell
• Organelle controlling cell activities: Nucleus
• Fluid inside the cells: Intracellular fluid

Tissues

• Tissue type that lines body surfaces and cavities: Epithelial
• Four main types of tissues: Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous
• Voluntary muscle type attached to bones: Skeletal

Organ Systems

• Two functions of the integumentary system: (e.g., protection, temperature regulation)
• Function of the respiratory system: Gas exchange

Cell Division

• Difference between mitosis and meiosis: Mitosis leads to identical cells, meiosis leads to gametes (variety).

Picture-Based Questions

• Generalized cell diagram: Label any two structures (e.g., nucleus, plasma membrane)
• Epithelial tissue identification: To be determined from diagram
• Muscle tissue identification: To be determined from diagram; specify voluntary/involuntary
• Body cavities labeling: Label any two cavities (e.g., thoracic, abdominal)