Anatomy essay questions and answers

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Bio201 Exam #1 Short-Answer Essay Questions:

51. Explain how epithelial tissue is classified according to the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells. What are pseudostratified columnar and transitional epithelium?

52. Explain how some aspect of skin cells demonstrate form follows function.

Bio201 Exam #1 Study Guide:

Use this study guide to help you review the important information you should know from your notes to be prepared for your exam.

I. Organization of the Human Body

· Distinguish between anatomy and physiology

· Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology and give an example of how form follows function in the human body

· Identify the body’s structural levels of organization (cells to organism)

· Identify the level of organization considered to be the basic unit of life

· Identify the major structures and functions of organ systems we will cover in Anatomy.

· Describe the functions necessary for life and body systems that help to carry out those functions

· Describe factors that the body needs in order to survive

· Define homeostasis and understand the basic principles of homeostasis

· Identify the body systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis

· Identify the components of homeostatic control mechanisms

· Given an example of a homeostatic mechanism, identify the components

· Distinguish between positive and negative feedback mechanisms

· Give examples of positive and negative feedback mechanism

· Describe the consequences of being unable to maintain homeostasis

II. Language of Anatomy

· Describe anatomical position

· Use directional terms to describe the location of various body parts

· Distinguish between directional terms generally used to describe human body parts/position vs. four legged animal body parts/position

· Distinguish between body landmarks considered to be anterior vs. posterior

· Identify what body parts regional terms are referring to

· Describe and distinguish between the various body planes

· Identify the major body cavities and their subdivisions and be able to identify major organs present in those cavities

· Identify the divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity

· Describe the anatomy & function of serous membranes

· Define retroperitoneal

· Identify organs protected by serous membranes

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III. Body Tissues

· Identify the four main tissue types

· Identify reasons why studying tissues is important

· Distinguish between the structure, function, and location of the various tissue types (main tissues and subcategories)

· Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands

· Distinguish between the different types of fibers found in connective tissue

IV. Tissue Growth and Repair

· Distinguish between the two types of tissue repair (regeneration and fibrosis)

· Describe the stages of tissue repair

· Describe regeneration time of various tissues and factors affecting regeneration of tissues

· Describe tissue changes associated with aging

· Define neoplasm, hyperplasia, and atrophy

VI. Integumentary System

· Describe the functions of the skin

· Identify the cells that serve to protect the skin

· Describe how the skin regulates body temperature

· Describe the characteristics of the different layers of the skin

· Describe the characteristics of the hypodermis

· List the epidermal layers in order from deep to superficial or vice versa and describe the characteristics of each layer

· Describe the role of melanocytes and melanin

· Differentiate between the two dermal layers

· Identify the three factors that contribute to skin color

· Differentiate between the various cutaneous glands

· Describe the characteristics of hair (location, structures, color, shape, size)

· Describe the structures of nails

VII. Homeostatic Imbalances of Skin

· Identify the defining characteristics of each of the following homeostatic imbalances of the skin

· Blister

· Decubitus ulcer

· Cyanosis

· Erythema

· Pallor

· Jaundice

· Hematoma

· Acne

· Athlete’s foot

· Boil

· Cold sore

· Contact dermatitis

· Impetigo

· Psoriasis

· Identify the life threatening problems associated with burns

· Describe how fluid loss is estimated (Rule of Nines)

· Describe how burns are classified

· Differentiate between basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma

· Describe the ABCD rule