Why is water important in biological systems?

• The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in the human body is termed:

 

positive feedback.

 

negative feedback.

 

homeostasis.

 

effector control.

QUESTION 2

• The chemical or molecular level of organization begins with __________ and forms __________.

 

cells; tissues

 

molecules; atoms

 

organs; systems

 

atoms; molecules

QUESTION 3

• The study of physiology includes the study of __________.

 

disease

 

genetics

 

structures

 

functions

QUESTION 4

• A definitive, objective, measurable indication of disease is known as a:

 

sign.

 

symptom.

 

chief complaint.

 

diagnosis.

QUESTION 5

• The cause of a disease is referred to as the:

 

prognosis.

 

diagnosis.

 

pathology.

 

etiology

6.   Discuss when you would place the patient in the following positions: Trendelenburg, lithotomy, lateral Sims, High Fowler, and dorsal recumbent.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length.

1. Define anabolism and catabolism, and discuss how they relate to homeostasis and survival.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length.

1. Explain the chemistry of water. Why is water important in biological systems?

Your response must be at least 300 words in length.