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15. starting with the smallest unit of life, the cell, list (in order) the 4 levels of organization in the human body.
16. list the 2 parts of the nervous system and describe how they work together.
17. what is the role of a histologist?
18. describe traumatic brain injury (tbi) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (cte).
19. what scan is conducted to diagnose tbi or cte?
20. define metabolism.

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### Question 15:
# Brief Explanations:
The 4 levels of organization in the human body, starting from the cell (smallest unit of life), are: 1. Cells: The basic structural and functional units of life. 2. Tissues: Groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function (e.g., muscle tissue, epithelial tissue). 3. Organs: Structures composed of different types of tissues that work together to carry out a particular function (e.g., heart, liver). 4. Organ Systems: Groups of organs that cooperate to perform a major body function (e.g., cardiovascular system, respiratory system).
# Answer:
1. Cells
2. Tissues
3. Organs
4. Organ Systems

### Question 16:
# Brief Explanations:
The nervous system has two main parts: 1. Central Nervous System (CNS): Consists of the brain and spinal cord. It processes and coordinates information, acting as the "control center" of the body. 2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Includes all the nerves outside the CNS. It connects the CNS to the rest of the body, transmitting sensory information to the CNS and motor commands from the CNS to muscles and glands.
# Answer:
1. Central Nervous System (CNS) - Includes the brain and spinal cord, processes and coordinates information.
2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) - Includes nerves outside the CNS, connects CNS to the rest of the body.

### Question 17:
# Brief Explanations:
A histologist is a scientist who studies histology (the microscopic study of tissues). Their role includes: Preparing tissue samples (fixing, sectioning, staining) for microscopic examination, analyzing tissue structure and cellular composition, diagnosing diseases (e.g., identifying cancerous cells in tissue biopsies), and contributing to research on tissue development, function, and pathology.
# Answer:
A histologist studies tissue structure (histology), prepares/stains tissue samples, diagnoses diseases (e.g., via biopsies), and contributes to tissue - related research.

### Question 18:
# Brief Explanations:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Caused by a blow/ jolt to the head or penetrating injury. It can damage brain tissue, leading to symptoms like headache, confusion, memory problems, and in severe cases, coma or death. It may be acute (immediate effects) or have long - term consequences.
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE): A progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated mild traumatic brain injuries (e.g., in contact sports like football). Symptoms (which appear years after injuries) include memory loss, mood swings, depression, aggression, and cognitive decline. It is diagnosed post - mortem by examining brain tissue for specific protein deposits (tau tangles).
# Answer:
- TBI: Injury to the brain from a blow/jolt/penetration, causing acute (e.g., headache, confusion) or long - term symptoms.
- CTE: Progressive neurodegenerative disease from repeated mild TBIs, with symptoms (e.g., memory loss, mood issues) appearing years later, diagnosed post - mortem.

### Question 19:
# Brief Explanations:
To diagnose TBI or CTE:
- For TBI (acute): CT (Computed Tomography) scan is often used initially to detect bleeding, swelling, or fractures in the brain. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can be used later to see more detailed brain tissue damage.
- For CTE: Since CTE is diagnosed post - mortem by examining brain tissue, during life, MRI or PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans may be used to look for signs of neurodegeneration, but a definitive diagnosis is made after death via tissue analysis for tau protein deposits.
# Answer:
- TBI: CT (initial, for bleeding/fractures) or MRI (for tissue damage).
- CTE: Diagnosed post - mortem (tissue analysis for tau); during life, MRI/PET may show neurodegeneration signs.

### Question 20:
# Brief Explanations:
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life. It has two main components: 1. Catabolism: The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy (e.g., cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down to release energy). 2. Anabolism: The synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy (e.g., building proteins from amino acids, or glycogen from glucose). These reactions regulate energy production, nutrient utilization, and the synthesis of essential molecules for growth, repair, and normal cell function.
# Answer:
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions (catabolism: breaking down, releasing energy; anabolism: building up, using energy) in an organism to sustain life, regulating energy and molecule synthesis/breakdown for growth, repair, and function.

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