Download 01.07 DBA and Exam Module Study Guide Lesson 01.01

01.07 DBA and Exam
Module Study Guide
Lesson 01.01: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
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Compare the difference between gross and microscopic anatomy
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Identify the different roles of an anatomist & physiologist?
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Name an example of a job function performed by both an anatomist & physiologist.
Lesson 01.02: Understanding Anatomy & Physiology
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If a transverse cut occurs, what two sections will the body divide into?
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If a frontal cut occurs, what two sections will the body divide into?
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If a sagittal cut occurs, what two sections will the body divide into?
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Define and give an example of how your body maintains homeostasis
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What role does metabolism play in helping control homeostasis?
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How would we determine whether a bone is found in the axial or appendicular skeleton?
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Provide an example for each of the following……..
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Anterior
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Posterior
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Superior
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Inferior
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Lateral
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Bilateral
Lesson 01.03: Tissues
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Which tissue is directly responsible for protecting our body from external sources, such as UV rays
from the sun, water, and pathogens?
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Where in your body are you likely to find epithelial tissue?
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Which tissue is responsible for allowing movement to take place?
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Which tissue is responsible for stimulating signals and reactions within your body?
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How does your nervous and muscle tissue work together?
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What is the primary use of stem cells in biotechnology?
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Provide an example of how stem cells are used in our society.
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In stem cell research, which human cell is the best choice for creating stem cells?
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Which type of tissue is likely to be associated with your skin?
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What would be some ethical issues involved with receiving animal organs as a replacement for human
organs?
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What would be ethical issues involved with stem cell research?
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Name and briefly describe three examples of connective tissue.
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Identify three functions of your epithelial tissue.
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Which type of tissue is often extremely thin, and can consist of only one cell in thickness?
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If connective tissue were to break down in the body, what would be some adverse health effects within
the body?
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What are 2 of the main functions of nervous tissue?
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Where in the body are you likely to find connective and nervous tissue merging together?
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Which tissues are lacking in blood supply?
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If tissues lack blood supply, can they still receive oxygen? Explain
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How can the death of one type of tissue affect other types of tissue in the body?
Lesson 1.04: The Skin
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Be able to identify the location and three functions from each of the following……
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Hypodermis
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What role does melanin play in protecting our body?
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How does our skin assist in controlling body temperature?
Lesson 1.05: The Human Skeleton
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Be able to identify the location of each bone, as well as whether it is from the axial or appendicular
skeleton…………
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Skull
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Vertebrae
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Ribs
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Sternum
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Femur
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Humerous
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Coxal Bone
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Tibia
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Pectoral Girdle
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Pelvic Girdle
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Phalanges
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Metatarsals
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Ulna
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Radius
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Patella
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Carpals
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Metacarpals
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Scapula
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Clavicle
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Tarsus
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Hyoid
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Fibula
Describe, and give an example of the following types of bones……..
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Short
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Long
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Irregular
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Flat
Lesson 1.05 Honors: Bone Markings:
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On a diagram, be able to describe the function and find an example of each…….
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Fossa
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Crest
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Tubercle
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Foramen
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Sulcus
Lesson 1.06: Bone Tissue:
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How are nutrients delivered to our bones?
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What is the primary transport system to deliver nutrients and wastes in osteocytes?
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If a large group of osteons joins together, what is the end result?
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What role do osteoblasts play?
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What role do osteoclasts play?
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What role do osteocytes play?
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What term do we refer to as the smallest unit of bone tissue?
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What are the main structures found in Haversian canals?
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What role will canaliculi play?
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What type(s) of bone tissue are canaliculi found in?
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If a bone is fractured or broken, which type of bone tissue is likely affected?
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What are some causes of increased and decreased calcium levels in the blood?
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Describe what causes a hematoma to form.
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Which group of cells is responsible for helping grow bone tissue, and can be converted from stem
cells?
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What would the presence of high amounts of collagen indicate about a broken bone?
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Identify some effects that would occur if there was damage to the canaliculi.
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Describe what a deficiency of osteoblasts would result in.
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Describe what a deficiency of osteoclasts would result in.
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