Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Levels of Organization

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Levels of Organization

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between an animal's surface area and its volume as it grows larger?

Volume increases faster than surface area.

Surface area and volume increase at the same rate.

Surface area increases faster than volume.

Surface area decreases while volume increases.

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Understand the concept of surface area to volume ratio: As an object grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area. This is because volume is a cubic function while surface area is a square function.

Consider the mathematical representation: For a cube with side length 'a', the surface area is given by the formula

a^{2}

and the volume is given by

a^{3}

Analyze the growth rates: As 'a' increases, the volume (

a^{3}

) increases more rapidly than the surface area (

a^{2}

Apply this concept to biological organisms: Larger animals have a lower surface area to volume ratio compared to smaller animals, which affects their physiology, such as heat retention and metabolic rates.

Conclude with the correct relationship: Therefore, as an animal grows larger, its volume increases faster than its surface area.