Homework+Questions+DF

Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function (Human Cells and Tissues HW due 2/8)
(1) What is a Cell? (2) What does the cell theory state? (3) Why are cells so tiny? (4) What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell? (5) Which of these also occur in prokaryotes (bacteria)? Which one does not occur? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/HB+Human+Cells+and+Tissues

Chapter 4 Organization and Regulation of Body Systems (Human Cells and Tissues HW due 2/8)
(1) What is a tissue? (2) What are the four major types of tissues found in the human body? Also describe each one. http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/HB+Human+Cells+and+Tissues

Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular System HW due 1/29)
(1) What are the two parts of the cardiovascular system? (2) What are the functions of the cardiovascular system? (3) What are the types of blood vessels? (5) Why is the heart a double pump? (6) What causes the "lub" and the "dup" of the heart sounds? (8) What does the pulse rate of a person indicate? (9) What accounts for blood flow in the arteries? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/HB+Cardiovascular+System

Chapter 6 Cardiovascular System: Blood (Blood HW due 1/31)
(1) What are the functions of blood, and what are its two main portions? (3) What substances allow red blood cells (RBCs) to transport oxygen? (6) What are the different blood types and what determines blood type? (7) Among the ABO type http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/Blood+hw-+kat

Chapter 8 Digestive System and Nutrition (Digestive System HW Due 1/10)
3. Describe the mechanical digestion and the chemical digestion that occurs in the mouth. 4. What ordinarily prevents food from entering the nose or entering the trachea when you swallow? 5. What are the function of the stomach, and how is the wall of the stomach modified to perform these functions? 6. What are the functions of the small intestine and how is the wall of the small intestine modified to perform these functions? 7. What are the three main accessory organs that assist with the digestive process? 8. How does each accessory organ contribute to the digestion of food? 9. What are the different parts of the large intestine? 10. What are the functions of the large intestine? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/Digestive+System+HW+CC

Chapter 9 Respiratory System (Respiratory System HW due 1/28)
(1) What is the purpose of the respiratory system? (2) Describe the path of air from the nose to the lungs. (3) Which organs are part of the upper respiratory tract and what is the function of each organ? (6) What organs are part of the lower respiratory tract? What are the the functions of each organ? (7) Which organ of the respiratory tract functions in gas exchange? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/+Respiratory+system+EP

Chapter 10 Urinary System and Excretion (Urinary System HW due 1/11)
(1) What are the organs of the urinary system, and what are their functions? (2) In what TWO ways do the kidneys help maintain homeostasis? (4) What microscopic structure is responsible for the production of urine? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/Urinary+System+hw-+kat

Chapter 13 Nervous System (Nervous System HW due 2/12)
3. What are the three parts of a neuron? 4. What is a nerve impulse and how does it spread (this requires a long answer). 5. Since neurons don't physically touch, how is an impulse transmitted from one neuron to the next? 7. What are the two main functions of the spinal cord? 8. What are the four major parts of the brain and the general function of each? http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/HB+Nervous+System

Chapter 14 Senses (Senses HW due 2/13)
(1) What is the function of a sensory receptor? (2) What is a exteroceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (3) What is an interoceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (4) What is a chemoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (5) What is a pain receptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (6) What is a photoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (7) What is a mechanooreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. (8 What is a thermoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/Senses+HW+CH