BIOL 2404 A&P Basics

Lecture Quiz One : Human Body and Chemistry

Dr. Weis

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All questions are worth 0.5 points each

1. Define homeostasis
2. Define anatomy
3. Define physiology
4. Define tissue and give an example
5. Define system and give two examples
6. Define feedback and give two major types
7. Name a specific body plane and a directional term associated with this body plane
8. Define body cavity and give two examples
9. Describe the normal human anatomical position
10. Define organ and give an example
11. Define atom using all subatomical parts.
12. In the periodic table of elements, name an element listed, give its chemical symbol, and how it is used in the body
13. Explain the difference between inorganic and organic compounds.
14. Explain how matter and energy are related and give the name of the primary universal energy compound used by all cells of the body.
15. Name two properties of water that are important for homeostasis.
16. Define enzyme and give an example
17. Define chemical bond and give an example
18. Which subatomic partical is responsible for the chemical behavior of an atom?
19. Give an example of a chemical reaction.
20. What are two differences between RNA and DNA?

Extra Credit

a) Define atomic number (0.5 points)

b) Define isotope (0.5 points)

c) Define pathology (0.5 points)

d) Name a body region or quadrant (0.5 points)