BIOL 2404 AP Basics
Lecture Quiz 1
Dr. Weis

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1. Define homeostasis and a major controlling system.
2. Define anatomy and physiology and explain how they are related.
3. Define cell and name 4 organelles and give their functions. (5 points)
4. Name two properties of water that are important for homeostasis.
5. Name a body cavity, give the lining, and two organs that are located in this area. (2 points)
6. Define atom using all the subatomic particles. (1.5 points)
7. Name a body plane, explain how it divides the body and give an associated directional term. (1.5 points)
8. Explain how matter and energy are related. Give the name of the primary universal energy compound used by most all cells of the body.
9. Define feedback and list two major types. (1.5 points)
10. Name the four major types of tissues. Give a general function for each group. Give a specific example for each group. (4 points)
11. Name one of the fundamental chemical elements of the body, give its chemical symbol, and it's use or importance. (1.5 points).
12. Name and explain a type of cell membrane transport.
13. Give an example of a chemical reaction. (0.5 points)
14. Describe the normal human anatomical position. (0.5 points)
15. List all the major events of the complete cell cycle.
16. Properly define the following terms. (0.5 points each, 1 point total)

a. Homeostasis

b. pH

Extra Credit: (0.5 points each, 2 points total)
a) Tissues can heal one of two ways. Name one.
b) Name a life function (or life need).
c) Name an embryonic layer that creates one of the major tissue groups.
d) Name a reason why a protein might be denatured.