Bio 112 Final Exam Review Activities

 

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Chapter 1

  1. Define anatomy and physiology. Recognize examples of each.
  2. Explain the levels of organization.
  3. Describe the major body cavities and list the organs found in each.
  4. Name the organ systems. List the function of each system. List the organs found in each system.
  5. Review the terms describing relative body positions, body sections, and body regions.

Chapter 2

  1. Discuss the concept of pH.
  2. List the 4 most abundant elements in the body.
  3. Define acid and base.
  4. List the general characteristics of the four major types of organic compounds found in the body. Give examples of each compound and their functions.
  5. Describe the structure of an atom.
  6. Tell how an ion is formed.

Chapter 3

1. List the different types of organelles. Give the function of each.

2. Describe the structure of the plasma membrane.

3. Describe the life cycle of the cell.

Chapter 4

  1. Define a gene.
  2. Describe the functions of DNA,mRNA and tRNA.
  3. Know the events of transcription and translation.
  4. Tell how most ATP is generated in a cell.

Chapter 5

  1. Describe the general characteristics of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
  2. Know how epithelial tissues are classified.
  3. List the different types of connective tissues.
  4. List the different types of muscle tissue and tell how they are similar and how they differ.

Chapter 6

  1. Give the locations of the four major types of membranes of the body.
  2. Know the various layers of skin and the characteristics of each layer.
  3. List the accessory organs associated with skin.

Chapter 7

  1. Describe the general structure of a long bone.
  2. Differentiate between intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification.
  3. List the bones of the axial skeleton and those of the appendicular skeleton.
  4. Identify the bones of the skull, arms, legs, pelvic girdle, thoracic cage, pectoral girdle, and vertebral column.
  5. Know the functions of bone.

Chapter 8

  1. Name the major parts of a skeletal muscle fiber and give the function of each part.
  2. Describe the events of skeletal muscle contraction.
  3. Know the locations and functions of the muscles we covered in class.

Chapter 9

  1. Describe the structure of a neuron. Give the function of each part.
  2. List the layers of the meninges.
  3. Name the 4 major parts of the brain. Give the location and function of each part.
  4. Describe the function of the autonomic nervous system. List the two parts of the autonomic nervous system and tell how they differ in function.

Chapter 10

  1. Name 5 types of receptors and give the function of each type.
  2. Name the parts of the ear and give the location and function of each part.
  3. Name the parts of the eyeball and give the location and function of each part.

Chapter 11

  1. Name the major endocrine glands of the body and describe their locations. List the hormones secreted by each gland.
  2. Give the general function of each hormone.

Chapter 12

  1. Describe the functions of blood.
  2. List the cell types found in blood and give the function of each type.
  3. List the different types of white blood cells.
  4. List the components of plasma.
  5. Explain the ABO blood typing system.

Chapter 13

  1. List the chambers of the heart and describe their locations.
  2. List the valves of the heart. Describe the location and function of each.
  3. Trace the flow of blood through the heart.
  4. Explain the importance of the cardiac conduction system.
  5. List the 3 waves of an EKG and give the significance of each wave.

Chapter 14

  1. List the functions of the lymphatic system.
  2. Distinguish between specific and nonspecific body defenses. Know examples of each.
  3. List the organs of the lymphatic system and give the function of each.

Chapter 15

  1. Name the organs of the digestive system. List the location and function of each.
  2. List the major parts of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
  3. List the enzymes secreted by the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine. Give the function of each enzyme.

Chapter 16

  1. Name the organs of the respiratory system. Give the location and function of each organ.
  2. Explain the events of inspiration and expiration.
  3. Tell how blood and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood stream.

Chapter 17

  1. Name the organs of the urinary system. Give the location and function of each organ.
  2. Describe the parts of the nephron. Give the function of a nephron.
  3. Describe the three phases of urine formation.

Chapter 19

  1. Name the organs of the male and female reproductive systems. Give the locations and functions of each organ.
  2. List the effects of testosterone in the male and estrogen and progesterone in the female.
  3. Trace the pathway of sperm from the testis to the outside world.
  4. Trace the pathway of an egg once it is released from an ovary.

Chapter 20

  1. Discuss the periods of offspring development.
  2. Discuss the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy.
  3. Discuss how the newborn adapts during the neonatal period.
  4. Discuss the primary germ layers and what structures are derived from each.