BIOL 2404 A&P Basics
Lecture Exam One
Dr. Weis
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Body Organization (14 points total)
1.1 List the levels of organization from largest to smallest and define each level. (5 poits)
1.2 Define homeostasis and explain feedback mechanisms for complete control. (3 points)
1.3 Define body plane. Name two body planes, how they divide the body, a directional term associated with each, and a diagnostic method that uses body planes. (3 points)
1.4 Define body cavitiy. Name the two MAJOR divisions, their subdivisions and the membrane lininigs found in each of the major divisions. (3 points)
Chemistry (16 points total)
2.1 Define matter and energy and how these two are related. (2 points)
2.2 Name four fundamental elements of the body and give their chemical symbol found in the periodic table of elements. (2 points)
2.3 Define atom, list the major subatomic parts, their location, charge, and unique function. (3 points)
2.4 Name a chemical bond, explain how it is formed and give an example of this molecule or compound. (2 points)
2.5 Name two properties of water and why they are important in the human body. (2 points)
2.6 Define pH . Give the components of a buffer system. Explain how these two things are related. (1.5 points)
2.7 Give the function of the following macromolecules: (0.5 each, 2 points)
2.8 Define enzyme by its structure and function. Give an example.(1.5 points)
Cell (10 points)
3.1 Name the three MAJOR parts of the cell and give their unique function. (3 points)
3.2 Name a membranous and nonmembranous organelle and the unique function for each. (2 points)
3.3 Give the structure of the cell (plasma) membrane and how it relates to permeability. (1 point)
3.4 Name the events of ALL phases of the cell cycle. (2.5 points)
3.5 Define cellular respiration and give an example of an aerobic and anaerobic reaction. (1.5 points)
Tissue (16 points)
4.1 Name the three embryonic tissue layers and an adult tissue structure that arises from each embryonic layer. (3 points)
4.2 Define epithelial membrane and give an example. (1 point)
4.3 Fill in the following chart. (0.5 points per blank, 12 points total)
Tissue |
Name of Specific Type |
Location |
Function of this specific tissue |
| a) Epithelial | |||
| b) Epithelial | |||
| c) Epithelial | |||
| d) Epithelial | |||
| e) Connective Tissue | |||
| f) Connective Tissue | |||
| g) Connective Tissue | |||
| h) Connective Tissue | |||
| i) Muscle | |||
| j) Muscle | |||
| k) Nervous | |||
| l) Nervous |
Integumentary System (6 points)
5.1 Fill in the following chart
Region |
Cells / Tissue Structure |
Unique Function |
| a) Dermis | ||
| b) Epidermis | ||
| c) Hypodermis | ||
| d) Exocrine Gland | ||
| e) Sensory |
5.2 Name the types of burns and explain the rule of "9s". (1 point)
Nervous System (22 points)
6.1 Define the reflex arc by its components and classify the two major types. (3 points)
6.2 Define the following terms and the ions used for: (4 points)
6.3 Name two cranial nerves, their number, type, and function. (2 points)
6.4 Give the function for the following areas: (0.5 each, 4 points total)
6.5 Define spinal cord plexus, name two locations and a nerve from these regions/locations. (3 points)
6.6 Name the two divisions of the ANS, their system wide body effects, and the primary neurotransmitter for each. (3 points)
6.7. Name two neuroglial cells, their location and unique function. (2 points)
Sensory System (6 points)
7.1 Define adaptation and give an example. (1 point)
7.2 Fill in the following chart (0.5 per blank, 5 points total)
Sensory Area |
Specific Receptor |
Cranial Nerve |
| a) Vision | ||
| b) Hearning | ||
| c) Equilibrium | ||
| d) Smell | ||
| e) Taste |
Musculo-Skeletal System (10 points)
8.1 Name the parts of a neuromuscular junction and its overall function. (1.5 points)
8.2 Define ossification and give the two major types. (1 point)
8.3 Define joint and give an example (1 point)
8.4 Define sarcomere. (0.5 points)
8.5 Define lever arm system and give an example. (1 point)
8.6 Fill in the following chart (0.5 per blank, 5 points total)
Region |
Specific Bone |
Muscle that moves bone or associated joint
or soft tissue |
| a) Head / Neck | ||
| b) Trunk | ||
| c) Girdle | ||
| d) Arm | ||
| e) Leg |
Extra Credit (0.5 points for each, 5 points)
Name a unique and different problem for the following:
EC-1 Skeletal
EC-2 Muscle
EC-3 Integumentary
EC-4 Sensory: Ear
EC-5 Sensory: Eye
EC-6 Tissue
EC-7 Chemical
EC-8 Cells
EC-9 Nervous: CNS
EC-10 Nervous: PNS