BIOL 105: EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE

 

1.      What are the primary tissue types?

2.      Know the different types of glandular epithelia.

3.      How are epithelial tissues named/classified based on shape & number of layers.

4.      What are the different ways in which epithelial tissues attach to one another?

5.      What is connective tissue and what are the different types of fibrous connective tissue?

6.      Distinguish the different types of muscle tissue.

7.      What is a neuron?  How does its form define its function?

8.      What is an organ system?  Give an example.

9.      What are the defining features of stem cells?

10. What are the four types of tissue membranes that line the body cavities?

11.  Be able to understand the terms applied to anatomical position or direction.

12.  What are the functions of the integumentary system?  What is the structure of skin?

13.  Be able to identify the accessory structures of the dermis?  What are their functions?

14.  What is CGH or epidemolysis bullosa?

15.  What are the hazards associated with sunlight/smoking and skin.

16. What is bone? What cells are associated with bone?  What is the structure of bone?

17. What are ligaments? What are tendons?

18.  What is the process of bone development (prenatal-adolescence)?

19.  What is osteoporosis?

20.  What factors determine bone shape, size, and strength?  How is bone growth regulated?

21.  What are the functions of the skeletal system?

22.  Be able to identify the bones/muscles described in class.

23.  What comprises the axial skeleton?  What comprises the appendicular skeleton?

24.  What are the different types of joints? What are their salient features?

25.  What happens during sprains, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome & tendinitis?

26.  What is a synergistic and antagonistic muscle group?

27.  Be aware of the overall structure/organization/attachments of muscles.

28.  How does a nerve activate a muscle cell

29.  What is the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction?

30.  What is the relationship between actin, myosin, troponin-tropomyosin and Ca++ ?

31.  What is the principle energy source for muscle contraction & how is it replenished?

32.  What are the different types of contractions? 

33.  Compare/contrast slow/fast twitch muscle fibers.  Know what activities rely on which type.

34.  Be familiar with the common muscle disorders discussed in class.

35.  What is glaucoma?  What are the symptoms? What are the treatments?