NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
LECTURE ACTIVITY NO. 1
THE HUMAN ORGANISM

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I. INTRODUCTION
The human body consists of different organs that work together to carry out human
activities and sustain life. An understanding of its anatomy and physiology is important to
have an understanding of how it carries out the important processes needed for survival
and reproduction.
II. ACCOMPLISH THE ACTIVITY TABLE 1.
Table 1. Understanding the human organism.
GUIDE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1.01A. Define anatomy and
describe the levels at which
anatomy can be studied.

1.01B. Explain the

importance of the
relationship between
structure and function
1.02A. Define physiology.

1.02B. State two major goals

of physiology.

1.03A. Describe the six levels

of organization of the body
and describe the major
characteristics of each level.

1.03B. List the eleven organ

systems, identify their
components, and describe the
major functions of each
system.

1.04A. List and define six

characteristics of life.

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Far Eastern University
1.05A. Define homeostasis
and explain why it is
important for proper body
function.

1.05B. Describe a negative-

feedback mechanism and
give an example.

1.05C. Describe a positive-

feedback mechanism and
give an example
1.06A. Describe a person in
anatomical position.

1.06B. Define the directional

terms for the human body
and use them to locate
specific body structures.

1.06D. Name and describe

the three major planes of the
body and the body organs.
1.06E. Describe the major
trunk cavities and their
divisions.

1.06F. Describe the serous

membranes, their locations,
and their functions.

III. CONCLUSION: Make general statement (Maximum of three sentences on what you have
learned on this activity.

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Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University

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