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After completing Chapter 23, you will be able to:
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23.1 Describe how the body is organized from simple to more complex levels. |
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23.2 List all body organ systems, their general functions, and the major organs contained in each. |
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23.3 Define the anatomical position and explain its importance. |
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23.4 Use anatomical terminology correctly. |
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23.5 Name the body cavities and the organs contained in each. |
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23.6 Explain the abdominal regions. |
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23.7 Explain why a basic understanding of chemistry is important in studying the body. |
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23.8 Describe important molecules and compounds of the human body. |
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23.9 Label the parts of a cell and list their functions. |
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23.10 List and describe the ways substances move across a cell membrane. |
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23.11 Describe the stages of cell division. |
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23.12 Describe the uses of the genetic techniques, DNA fingerprinting, and the polymerase chain reaction. |
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23.13 Explain how mutations occur and what effects they may produce. |
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23.14 Describe the different patterns of inheritance. |
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23.15 Describe the signs and symptoms of various genetic conditions. |
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23.16 Describe the locations and characteristics of the four main tissue types. |