Quiz     Lecture           none

Lab Quiz over second week lab exercises

            Exam   None

            Homework      Read about body fluids and tonicity

                                    Read about cancer

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Instructor Review Sheets (IRS) for Cells

Biology 2404  A&P Basics                Cells                Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1. Define cell and cytology

2. Name the three (3) major parts of the cell and their general function.

3. Regarding the protoplasm :

                        a. give the composition and function of nucleoplasm

                        b. give the composition and function of cytoplasm

4. Regarding organelles :

                        a. Name 2 nonmembranous organelles, their structure & function.

                        b. Name 4 membranous organelles, their structure and function.

5. Regarding the plasma (cell) membrane :

                        give the structure and function

                        name two specializations of this membrane

                        name and define the 4 passive transport mechanisms

                        name and define the 4 active transport mechanisms

                        give the function of proteins and cholesterol in the cell membrane

6. Know the body fluid compartments and subcompartments and define selective permeability

7. Define solution, solvent, and solute

8. Explain the difference between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions.

8. Regarding the nucleus :

                        a. give the structure and function

                        b. define DNA, RNA, nucleolus, gene, chromatin, chromosome

                        c. explain DNA structure and replication

                        d. explain RNA structure and Protein Synthesis steps

9. Regarding the cell cycle :

            a. definition of Interphase

            b. explain cell division in terms of nuclear and cytoplasmic events

            c. explain difference between mitosis and meiosis

            d. explain differentiation, repair, replacement, aging, & programmed cell death

10. Regarding embryology  related terms, define the following :

Zygote,  Blastomeres, and Blastula

11. Regarding cellular respiration types,  define the following processes

                        a. Anaerobic : fermentation, glycolysis

                        b. Aerobic : Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

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Instructor Review Sheet (IRS) for Tissues

Biology 2404  A&P Basics                Tissues            Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1.  Define tissue and histology

2. Name the four (4) basic tissue types and a general function for each.

3. Regarding Epithelial Tissues forming membranes

                        a. explain how these tissues are classified (named)

                        b. Give  four (4) examples : name, location, structure, specific function

4. Regarding Epithelial Tissues that form glands

                        b. name the two major types of glands

                        c. explain  how epithelial glands are classified (named)

                        d. Give one (1) example of each major type of gland regarding:

                                    name, location, structure, specific function.

5. Regarding Connective Tissues (CT) :

                        a) Give specific examples (name), location, structure, & specific function for

                                    * Connective tissue Proper : three examples

                                    * Support : one example

                                    * Blood : two cells

                        b) Give the generalized structure (3 components) of all connective tissue

6. Regarding Muscle tissue

                        define contraction

                        know the three types, their structure, location, and specific function

7. Regarding Nervous tissue :

                        define neuron and neuroglia

                        give the function and location of both neurons and neuroglia

8. Regarding tissue membranes :

                        define membrane

                        give the specific membrane linings of the body cavities

                        name another membrane and it’s secretion

9. Regarding embryology of tissues :

                        a. give the names of the three embryonic layers (Trilaminar disc)

                        b. Adult structure derived from each embryo layer

10. Explain tissue repair capabilities for each of the 4 major types and tissue aging.

11. Be able to group Organs & systems into their life functional units such as  Communication, Protection / Defense, Exchange,  Movement, Reproduction, etc.