The Human Body

Fall ‘04                                  

Kevin Krown, Ph.D.

                                   

Midterm I: Study Guide

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Human Body

Definitions of anatomy, gross anatomy, microanatomy, organization of life, characteristics of life, homeostasis, feedback loops

 

Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life

Atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, common elements found in living organisms, atomic number, atomic weight (mass), molecules, ions, chemical bonds (covalent, ionic), types of chemical reactions, synthesis, decomposition, characteristics of water, biological molecules, building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, hydrolysis reactions, dehydration reactions, saturated vs. unsaturated fatty acids, glycerol, monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, amino acids, peptide bonds,   nucleotides

 

Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

Cell functions, cell structures, plasma membrane structure and function, fluid mosaic model, simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic, active transport, cytoplasm, chromosome, nucleus, nucleolus, nuclear membrane, function of organelles, importance of compartmentalization of organelles, endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough), Golgi apparatus, lysosome, peroxisome, mitochondria, ribosomes, cytoskeleton, transcription, translation

 

Chapter 4: Tissues

Relationship of cells and tissues, types of tissues and their specific functions and characteristics, epithelial tissues, squamous, cuboidal, columnar, stratified, pseudostratified, simple, transitional, connective tissue, loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, cartilage, bone, adipose, blood , muscle tissue, skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, nerve tissue, tumors and cancer

 

Chapter 5: Organs and Organ Systems

Relationship of cell and tissues to organs and organ systems, general function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems 

 

Chapter 6: Integumentary System

Structures and function, protection, temperature control, communication, waste excretion, vitamin D production, skin, epidermis layers, keratin, melanocytes, pigment, dermis, accessory organs, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hypodermis, clinical relevance

 

Chapter 7: Skeletal System (maybe)