Human Anatomy and Physiology

Define anatomy and physiology. Describe macroscopic and microscopic anatomy. Explain the relationship between structure and function. Describe various types of cells in the human body and explain the basic principles of the cell theory. Define histology. Identify the 11 organ systems, provide two functions for each system and two related organs in each system. Explain the concept of homeostasis. Describe the processes of negative feedback and positive feedback in maintaining homeostasis and provide examples of each. Use correct anatomical terms to describe superficial and regional anatomy.  Provide 3 examples. Use correct directional terms and sectional planes to describe relative positions and relationships among body parts.  Provide 4 examples. Identify the major body cavities and subdivisions of each.  Describe the membranes that divide the body cavities and subdivisions, the organs that they accommodate, and the organs that belong to each of the major body cavities.  Explain how the chemical properties of water affect the solubility of inorganic and organic molecules and how this is so important to live. Discuss the importance o pH and the role of buffers in body fluids and why this is such an important concept to understand for human life. List and discuss the four major macromolecules, their structure characteristics, their functions, and provide examples of each all pertaining to the human body.   (hint: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, ATP, DNA, RNA) What is an enzyme? Explain the importance of enzyme function within the body. List all structures of an animal cell, provide a function for each region/structure of a cell.  Points will be determined by the completeness of this answer. Describe the process of mitosis and the cell life cycle. Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.  “This question may require you to look outside this chapter”