Introduction to Human Biology

Instructor: James Marker, Ph.D.

Fall 2009

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TEXTBOOK STUDY GUIDE FOR INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY

Professor: James C. Marker, Ph.D.

Textbook: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Michael D. Johnson, Benjamin Cummings, 2001.  

Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society all

        Cur_Iss: What are two major factors that the FDA tests for when a new drug is being developed?

          Match: all;  Fil_Blnk: all; TF: all;  Conpt_Rev:1,2,3,4; Ap_Know: none;

Terms:    living organisms

defining biological life       

sources of biological knowledge

5 kingdoms

scientific method

                hypothesis

 

experimental research

correlative research

descriptive research

basic research

applied research

scientific vs. anecdotal evidence

 

Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Living Things all

        Hlth_Watch: How do antioxidants protect us against free radicals?

        Match: all;  Fil_Blnk: all; TF: all;  Concpt_Rev:1,2,3,4; Ap_Know: 1-3;

        Case in Point:: What is the purpose of irradiating food?

Terms:    atom (components)

molecule

element

compound

isotope

ion

electrolyte

covalent bonds

ionic bonds

hydrogen bonds water

 

 

acid

base

pH

buffer

organic

inorganic

carbohydrate

monosaccharide

disaccharide

polysaccharide      

polymer

glycogen

 

cellulose

amino acid

protein

enzyme

lipid

fat

lipoprotein

steroid

nucleotide

DNA

RNA

ATP

Chapter 3 - Structure and Function of Cells all

        Dir_in_Sci: Why was the development of  tissue cultures important to curing Polio?

        Match: all;  Fil_Blnk: 11-16; TF: 21-24;  Concpt_Rev: 4,5; Ap_Know: 1

Chapter 17 Cell reproduction and Differentiation pp. 426 427; 434-441; 444-445.

        Dir_in_Sci: Why was the development of  tissue cultures important to curing Polio?

        Match: none;  Fil_Blnk: 9.10,13-15; TF: 16,17,19,20;  Concpt_Rev: 4,7,9;

Terms:    cell theory

          unicellular

          multicellular

          prokaryotic

          eukaryotic

          protocells

          cyto

          cytoplasm

          cytoskeleton

          fluid mosaic model

          plasma membrane

          receptor sites

          nucleus     

 

nuclear envelope chromatin

cytoplasm

cytoskeleton

mitochondria

plastids (plants)

lysosomes

vacuoles

endoplasmic reticulum

Golgi complex

filamentous structures

diffusion- (passive, facilitated)

 

active transport

selective permeability

endocytosis

exocytosis

osmosis

chromosome

chromotid

cell cycle

interphase

mitosis - phases

karyokinesis

cytokinesis

 

Chapter 4 From Cells to Organ Systems (including Integumentary System) all

        Cur_Iss: What characteristics do stem cells have that make them useful to study disease?

        Hlth_Watch: What specific types of cells are damaged by sunlight?

        Match: 1,4-10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-15,18; TF: 21-25;  Concpt_Rev: 2,5-7; Ap_Know: 1,2;

Terms:    epithelial tissue

connective tissue 

muscle tissue                    

nerve tissue

interstitial fluid

                tissue

                organ

                system

      Sir Scrudmen

 

integument

epidermis

dermis

subcutaneous tissue

keratin

melanocytes

sebaceous glands

sweat glands

 

Chapter 5 The Skeletal System pp. 106-112, 118-121

        Hlth_Watch: What three treatments are recommended for reducing bone loss from osteoporosis?

         Dir_Sci: Does research support the hypothesis that applying a weak electrical current through damaged bone enhances bone healing?

        Hlth_Watch: What is the order (first, last) of heat vs. cold application to a sprained joint?

        Match: 1,5-10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-20; TF: 21-23;  Concpt_Rev: 1-3,8,10; Ap_Know: 1-3

Terms:    axial skeleton

appendicular skeleton

composition of bone (tissue)

osteo-cytes

-blasts

-clasts

epiphysial plate

 

Haversian Canals

red marrow

synovial fluid

non-movable joints, e.g., sutures

3 types of synovial joints

sprain

arthritis         

 

Chapter 6 The Muscular System all

         Cur_Iss: Does research support the hypothesis that taking anabolic steroids enhances strength?

        Hlth_Watch: Based on the information provided, how would you describe the relationship between exercise and  aging?

Hlth_Watch: This piece suggests that delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is caused by damage to muscle.  In lecture, it was pointed out that the most likely cause of DOMS is damage to ________________.

        Match: 8,9;  Fil_Blnk: 11,14,17-20; TF: 21,24,25;  Concpt_Rev: 1,2(?),3,7,8,9; Ap_Know: 1,2;

        Cse_in_Pnt:   For what type of exercise has creatine supplementation been found to be beneficial?

Terms:    characteristics of skeletal muscle

sarcomere

sarcoplasm

sarcolemma

sarcoplasmic reticulum

T-tubules

action potential

refractory period         

neuromuscular junction

motor unit

 

 

actin and myosin

overall contractile process

sliding filament theory

fast twitch fiber

slow twitch fiber

voluntary

involuntary

multi-unit smooth muscle

single-unit smooth muscle

cardiac muscle

smooth muscle


Chapter 7 Blood: - pp. 148-151,154,155

         Dir_Sci: What is the most important property or characteristic of an effective blood substitute?

   Hlth_Watch: How would you rank the risks associated with giving/donating blood compared to receiving blood (e.g., receiving a blood transfusion)?

         Cse_in_Pnt: What combination of training and altitude exposure seems to be the most advantageous for enhancing athletes endurance?

Match: 1-4;  Fil_Blnk: 16-18; TF: none;  Concpt_Rev: 1; Ap_Know: 1,2

Chapter 8 Heart and Blood Vessels all

Hlth_Watch: A total cholesterol that is less than __________ is considered optimal for health.

        Hlth_Watch: According the American Medical Assoc. what is the most important preventative factor in premature death in the USA?

         Dir_Sci: Why is there so much concern for knowing how much exercise is needed for good health?

       Match: 1-4,8,10;  Label_Diag: 11-16,19,20; Fil_Blnk: 21,22,24,25;  Concpt_Rev: 1,3,4,5;  Ap_Know: Question # 2 is misleading as blood pressure does increase with exercise, why do you think blood pressure would increase with exercise, that is, what would cause it to increase?

Terms:    plasma

formed elements

red blood cell - erythrocyte

hemoglobin

hematocrit

white blood cells

platelets

anemia

thrombus

embolus

hemophilia

artery

arteriosclerosis

arteriole

capillary

venule

vein

varicose veins

                heart anatomy

 

heart valves

heart sounds (lub dub, murmurs)

pulmonary circuit

systemic circuit

aorta

cardiac output

systolic blood pressure

diastolic blood pressure

hypertension

EKG

SA and AV node

arrhythmias

coronary artery

angina

myocardial infarct

stroke

thrombus

lymph

lymph nodes

 

Chapter 9 The Immune System & Mechanisms of Defense: - pp. 196-224

         Hlth_Watch: How does breast feeding infants contribute to their ability to defend against disease?

         Hlth_Watch: Why is it important to take ALL of the antibiotics given in your prescription in terms of bacterial resistance, i.e., what can happen if you dont?

        Match: 3-10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-20; TF: 21-25;  Concpt_Rev: 2-6,8-10; Ap_Know:  1-3

Chapter 7 Blood: - pp. 153,155,156,159-161

        Match: 5,6,9,10;  Fil_Blnk: 14,20; TF: 22,23;  Concpt_Rev: 4,6,7; Ap_Know:  1-3

Terms:    microorganisms

bacteria

fungi

protozoa

virus

parasites

virulence

drug resistance

inflammation

histamine

leukocytes

neutrophils

monocytes

macrophages

 

lymphatic system

lymphocytes (B & T)

humoral immunity

antigen

antibody

active immunity

passive immunity

vaccination

cell mediated immunity

ABO blood type

Rh factor

allergy

autoimmunity

AIDS

 

Chapter 10 The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases 234-251

Hlth_Watch: What  is the name of the procedure used to force food out of a persons respiratory passage when they are choking?

         Dir_Sci: What is the advantage of administering a drug via the respiratory passages?

Hlth_Watch: Altitude sickness results from thin air, what specifically happens to the air that causes the problems as altitude is increased?

        Match: 1-3,5,8-10;  Fil_Blnk: 12-14,17; TF: 21,24;  Concpt_Rev: 5-8; Ap_Know: 2-4

Terms:    trachea

bronchi

alveoli

diaphragm

ventilation (vs. respiration)

diffusion

partial pressure

 

mechanics of breathing

regulation of ventilation

carbon monoxide poisoning

asthma

emphysema

bronchitis

pneumonia


 

Chapter 11 The Nervous System: Integration and Control pp. 258-277

         Dir_Sci: How have most of the roles of various parts of the brain been determined?

Hlth_Watch: What  is the (neural) mechanism by which cocaine exerts its euphoric effects?

        Match: 1-3,5-8,10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-14,15-19; TF: 21;  Concpt_Rev: 2,4,6;

        Cse_in_Pnt: What does new research suggest about the loss of brain cells and aging?

Terms:   CNS

PNS

nerve structure

      body

axon

dendrite

cranial nerves

spinal nerves

action potential

conduction

synapse

                neuromyo junction

                neurotransmitter

 

acetylcholine

afferent

efferent

motor

sensory

reflex

somatic nervous system

autonomic nervous system

sympathetic nervous system

parasympathetic nervous system

hindbrain

midbrain

forebrain

 

Chapter 13 The Endocrine System: - pp. 316-337 (basic function of endocrine glands)

         Dir_Sci: Why was the development of the technique to use recombinant DNA important in the treatment of diabetes?

Hlth_Watch: What  is the main distinction (problem) between Type I and Type II diabetes?

        Match: 4-10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-14,18; TF: 21-24;  Concpt_Rev: 2,,3,5,8-10; Ap_Know:  2,3

        Cse_in_Pnt: What does new research suggest about the loss of brain cells and aging?

Terms:    endocrine tissue

hormone

hormone action

target tissue

receptors

feedback loop (positive and negative)

half life

 

 

episodic release

neurohormones

hypothalamus

master gland

primary endocrine glands

diabetes

hormones-like substances, e.g., prostaglandins

 

 

Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Nutrition all

         Dir_Sci: Why is it that antibiotics are an effective treatment for stomach ulcers?

        Hlth_Watch: What are some of the environmental factors that contribute to obesity?

        Match: 4,5,7,9,10;  Fil_Blnk: 11,14,20;  TF: 21-25; Concpt_Rev: 1,2,6,8  Ap_Know: 1-3

          Cse_in_Pnt: By what 2 mechanisms do drugs like ephredra theoretically contribute to weight loss.

CONCEPTS OF METABOLISM from Chapter 3 Structure and Function of Cells pp. 70-75

        Match: 9;  Fil_Blnk: 19,20;  TF: 22-24; Concpt_Rev: 9,10;  Ap_Know: 3

Terms:    digestive tract

mouth - function

esophagus - function

stomach - function

gastric juice

chyme

small intestine -function

large intestine function

                digestive enzymes, e.g., protease

                digestive hormones, e.g., secretin

                villi and microvilli

                liver - function

            bile, hepatitis, cirrhosis

                gall bladder - function

                pancreas - function

ulcer

 

nutrient

"essential"

CHO - function

fat - function

protein - function

vitamins - function

minerals - function

water function

trace elements

glycogen

triglyceride

saturated fats

unsaturated fats

food groups/servings

fiber

 

catabolic

anabolic

energy

work

conservation of energy

biological cycle

biological machine

kilocalorie

ATP (systems)

glycolysis

Krebs cycle

respiratory chain (ETC)

acetyl CoA

aerobic

anaerobic

energy systems

 

Lecture - Human Energy Expenditure

Terms:     energy balance

daily energy expenditure

BMR

obesity

ideal body weight

 

 

body mass index

% body fat

anorexia

bulimia

exercise and energy expenditure

 

 

 

Chapter 15 The Urinary System pp. 374-378, 383, 386, 390-391.

        Hlth_Watch: What are the two benefits of drinking cranberry juice as a remedy for a urinary tract infection?

         Dir_Sci: It has been proposed that donating a kidney will result in health problems later in life.  Is this idea supported by the most recent data related to the long-term health of kidney donors?

         Cur_Iss: How do the number of organs available compare to the number of organs needed over the last decade?

        Match: 1,2,5,6,10;  Fil_Blnk: 14,16,17;  TF: none; Concpt_Rev: 6,7;  Ap_Know: 3

Terms:    anatomy of urinary system

anatomy of kidney

cortex, medulla, nephron

anatomy of nephron

glomerulus

Bowman's capsule

special tubules

                role of blood vessels

 

processes in urine formation

diffusion, filtration, osmosis, active transport, permeability, reabsorption

overview of urine formation

control of urine volume -  ADH hormone

dialysis

urinalysis


Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation: - pp. 426-433, 437

         Dir_Sci: What argument is made for the importance of sexual reproduction as it pertains to protecting us from microorganisms?

   Hlth_Watch: DNA finger printing is now possible because of the role of some special enzymes.  What are those enzymes called and how is it that they provide a fingerprint?

         Cur_Iss: What is the basic process involved in the cloning technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer?

   Hlth_Watch: What is the difference between fetotoxic and teratogenic?

        Match: 3,4;  Fil_Blnk: none; TF: 18;  Concpt_Rev: 1,5,7; Ap_Know: none

Terms:     chromosome

                karyotype

                diploid

haploid

meiosis

tetrads

crossover

                gametes

 

sperm

egg

zygote

gonads

   testes

   ovary

spermiogenesis

oogenesis

polar body


 


 

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Chapter 17 Cell Reproduction and Differentiation: - pp. 426-433, 437

        Match: 12,5-8;  Fil_Blnk: 11-12; TF: none;  Concpt_Rev: 2,3,6,9,10; Ap_Know: 2,3

Terms:    DNA

RNA

semiconservative                             replication

transcription

translation 

codon

anticodon

tRNA

rRNA

mRNA

 

protein synthesis

exon

operon

induction

mutagen

mutations

 chromosomal

 genetic

 germinal

 somatic

 

genetic disease

PKU

genetic engineering

recombinant DNA technique

plasmids

ethical aspects of genetic

 engineering

 

Chapter 19 Genetics and Inheritance: - all

   Hlth_Watch: Cystic Fibrosis is the result of a recessive gene.  What is the primary characteristic of this disorder as is relates to the lungs?

         Dir_Sci: What argument is made for the importance of sexual reproduction as it pertains to protecting us from microorganisms?

         Cur_Iss: What is meant by the phrase mapping the genome?

        Match: 1-10;  Fil_Blnk: 11-20; TF: 21-25;  Concpt_Rev: 1(?)-10; Ap_Know: 1-3

Terms:    Mendelian principles

gene

locus

allele

dominant

recessive

homozygous

heterozygous

genotype

phenotype

Phenotypic ratio

Punnett Square

 

autosome

sex chromosome

seX-linked inheritance

polygenic inheritance

incomplete dominance

codominance

Down's syndrome (trisomy)

Klinefelter's syndrome

Turner's syndrome

deletion

duplication

translocation

 

 


Chapter 27 - Human Evolution

 

Terms:     phylogeny

era

period

epoch

chemical evolution

Darwinism

natural selection

vertebrate

placental mammal

primate

 

homo

sapien

Prosimians

Anthropoidea

Hominoid

Hominid

Homo

Neanderthal

Cromagnon

 

 

 

 

Chapter 28 - Human Ecology

 

Terms:     species

population

community

ecosystem

human demography

growth curve

world population

United States population

ecological community

food chain

trophic levels

autotrophs

biomass

 

heterotrophs

  herbivores

  carnivores

  ominvores

biological magnification

DDT

ecosystem

biotic

abiotic

greenhouse effect

acid rain

soil pollution

erosion

 

 

 

 

redone Jan-02 (jcm)

 

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