Bio 168 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

anatomy Correct Answer-the branch of science that studies body structures and the relationships of its organs physiology Correct Answer-the branch of science that studies the functions of the body embryology Correct Answer-the study of the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg developmental biology Correct Answer-the study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death cytology Correct Answer-the study of cellular structure and ...

Bio 168 Exam 3 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)? - Answer -functional division of the nervous system that is responsible for homeostatic reflexes that coordinate control of cardiac and smooth muscle, as well as glandular tissue What is an action potential? - Answer -change in voltage of a cell membrane in response to a stimulus that results in transmission of an electrical signal; unique to neurons and muscle fibers Wh...

Which of the following best defines anatomy? Correct Answer-It is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships with one another. Which subdivision of anatomy would include the study of individual cells? Correct Answer-microscopic anatomy Which of the following best demonstrates the principle of complementarity of structure and function? Correct Answer-Bones can support and protect body organs because they contain hard mineral deposits Cells within the body work indep...

Exam 3 Bio 168 questions with correct answers Three types of muscular tissue Correct Answer--skeletal muscle -cardiac muscle -smooth muscle Function of skeletal muscle Correct Answer--produce skeletal movement -maintain body position/stability -guard body openings -maintain body temperature What are the three connective tissue layers in the muscular system and how are they organized? Correct Answer-3 sheaths of connective tissues organized as: 1) epimysium (surrounds whole muscle...

BIO 168 Midterm | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Chemical and cellular levels from least to most complex - Answer - Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism homeo- - Answer -Unchanging -stasis - Answer -standing Homeostasis - Answer -presence of stable internal environment What would happen if one fails to maintain homeostasis? - Answer - Illness of death What are the components of a homeostatic regulatory mechanism? - Answer -Receptor (sensor...

BIO 168 Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary anatomy Correct Answer-the branch of science that studies body structures and the relationships of its organs physiology Correct Answer-the branch of science that studies the functions of the body embryology Correct Answer-the study of the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg developmental biology Correct Answer-the study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death cytology Correct Answer-th...

Three types of muscular tissue Correct Answer--skeletal muscle -cardiac muscle -smooth muscle Function of skeletal muscle Correct Answer--produce skeletal movement -maintain body position/stability -guard body openings -maintain body temperature What are the three connective tissue layers in the muscular system and how are they organized? Correct Answer-3 sheaths of connective tissues organized as: 1) epimysium (surrounds whole muscle) 2) perimysium (surrounds muscle bundles, co...

BIO 168 Midterm questions with correct answers True or False? Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms. Correct Answer-True Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback mechanism? a) Stabilizer b) Effector c) Control center d) Receptor Correct Answer-a) Stabilizer Anatomy is... a) the study of function. b) a branch of physiology. c) the study of living organisms. d) the study of homeostasis. e) the ...

Bio 168 Exam 2 study guide | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 How many lumbar do you have? - Answer -5 How can you tell its a lumbar vertabra? - Answer -No costal facets, short spinous process Four types of bone cells - Answer -osteogenic, osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts describe the function of osteogenic cells - Answer -only cell that divides, they differentiate and develop into osteoblasts describe the function of osteoblasts - Answer -cell reproduction ...

BIO 168 Test #1 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Anatomy - Answer -Science of structure (morophology) Cytology - Answer -Study of cells Histology - Answer -Study of tissues Physiology - Answer -Science of function Characteristics - Answer -Of living organisms (movement. Growth, reproduction, excretion, respond to stimuli) Metabolism - Answer -All the chemical reactions of living organisms Two types of metabolism - Answer -Anabolism and catabolism Anabolism - A...