McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
Student Center | Instructor Center | Information Center | Home
Human Body Case Studies
Animation Activities
Study Skills Primer
Additional Readings
Online Case Histories
GetBodySmart
Career Information
Cross-Sectional Miniatlas
Laboratory Exercises
Johnson Lab Explorations
BioCourse.com
Essential Study Partner
Message Board
Chapter Summary
Chapter Objectives
Case Studies
Critical Thinking Exercises
Internet Activities
Chapter Weblinks
Study Guide
Crossword Puzzles
Flashcards
Labeling Exercises
True or False Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz
Feedback Multiple Choice Quiz
Concentration
Feedback
Help Center


Human Physiology, 7/e
Stuart I Fox, Pierce College

The Study of Body Function

Chapter Objectives

After studying this chapter, students should be able to . . .


1.

Describe in a general way, the topics studied in physiology and the importance of physiology in modern medicine.

2.

Describe the characteristics of the scientific method.

3.

Define homeostasis and describe how this concept is used in physiology and medicine.

4.

Explain the nature of negative feedback loops and how these mechanisms act to maintain homeostasis.

5.

Explain how antagonistic effectors help to maintain homeostasis.

6.

Explain the nature of positive feedback loops and how these function in the body.

7.

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic regulation, and explain, in a general way, the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in body regulation.

8.

Explain how negative feedback inhibition helps to regulate the secretion of hormones, using insulin as an example.

9.

List the four primary tissues and their subtypes and describe the distinguishing features of each primary tissue.

10.

Relate the structure of each primary tissue to its functions.

11.

Describe how the primary tissues are grouped into organs, using the skin as an example.

12.

Describe the nature and significance of the extracellular and intracellular compartment of the body and explain the significance of this compartmentalization.