BIOL 2404      Lecture Exam One       Dr. Weis

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Chapter One : 25 points total

1.1    Explain how anatomy and physiology are related. [2 points]

1.2    Explain how both of the two major feedback mechanisms affect homeostasis [4 points]

1.3    Name and define the six levels of organization of the body from smallest to largest [6 points]

1.4    Name three body planes, explain how each divides the body and give two related directional terms. [4points]

1.5    Define body cavity, name the two major types, the membranes that line them, and an organ or tissue found in each. [4 points]

1.6    List and explain four of the eight necessary human life functions. [4 points]

1.7    Describe the normal human anatomical position. [1 point]

Chapter Two : 25 points total

2.1 Name four elements found in the human body, give their chemical symbol and a function for each element discussed. [4 points]

2.2    Define chemical bond, give two specific types, and an example of each discussed. [3 points]

2.3    Name the four major macromolecule (organic) groups give their function and an  example for each major group. [4 points]

2.4    Fill in the following chart for some of the inorganic compounds [5 points]

2.5    Name two properties of water and explain their importance for the body. [2 points]

2.6    Define atom based on its subatomic parts. [3 points]

2.7    Define matter and energy and explain how they are related. [3 points]

2.8    Explain this chemical reaction : [1 point]        AB + CD <=> AC  +  BD

Chapter Three : Cells : 25 points total

3.1 Define cell, give the three MAJOR parts and their function. [4 points]

3.2 Name four membranous organelles and give their function. [4 points]

3.3 Name two nonmembranous organelles and give their function. [2 points]

3.4 Name and define three of the many phases of the cell cycle. [3 points]

3.5 Name and define two types of passive cell membrane transports. [2 points]

3.6 Name and define two types of active cell membrane transports. [2 points]

3.7 Define transcription and translation. [2 points]

3.8 Define isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions. [3 points]

3.9 Compare and contrast DNA and RNA based on location, structure, and function. [3 points]

Chapter 3 and 4 : Tissues and Membranes : 25 points total

3.10 Name five epithelial tissues, a location where each may be found, and the function for each discussed. [5points]

3.11 Name five connective tissues, a location where each may be found, and the function for each discussed. [5points]

3.12 Name three muscle tissues, a location where each may be found, and the specific function for each muscle. [3 points]

3.13 Name two nervous tissues, a location where each may be found, and a function for each one discussed. [2points]

3.14 Explain the structural and functional differences between endocrine and exocrine glands. [2 points]

3.15 Tissue repair occurs one of two ways.  Name and define both.  [2 points]

3.16 Define the following [3 points]

a)     Tissue

b)     Apical

c)     Avascular

d)     Hypertrophy

e)     Atrophy

f)      Neoplasm

3.17 Define body membrane and give three examples. [2 points]

3.18 Name a problem that can occur with a cell and a problem that can occur with a tissue. [1 point]

Extra Credit : 1 point each, 5 points total

EC1> How are atomic mass and atomic number related ?

EC2> Name two clinical (medical) uses for body planes.

EC3> Define metabolism

EC4> Name two things that can damage DNA

EC5> Give the function for peripheral and the function for integral proteins in the cell membrane.