ANS 331: Exam I Study Guide

Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
What is the interrelationship between structure and function 
	in the body?
Name four types of tissues produced by the three embryonic cell layers.
Name the major organ systems in the body.
Describe what is meant by homeostasis.
Explain positive and negative feedback.
What are the components of the cell?
What are mitosis, meiosis, and apoptosis?
Know four means of classifying epithelial tissue and examples.
List the types and functions of connective tissue.
Cite several structural differences between bone and cartilage.
Name the three main types of muscle tissue.
Describe the appearance of each type of muscle tissue.
Understand the basic physicochemical properties of Water, 
	Ions, Electrolytes and pH.
What is the distribution of body water?
Describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
What are the types of transport across membranes?
Distinguish in detail between mediated and nonmediated transport.
Describe three specialized intercellular membrane junctions.
Compare the classical and present definition of hormones?
What are the modes of transmission of hormones?
What are the factors that effect physiological activity (strength) 
	of hormones?
Know the hormones of major endocrine glands and describe 
	their functions.
What are the four structural classes of hormones?