Nursing Anatomy & Physiology Exam 1
2026/2027 Update | Complete Questions
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Science Assessment for Nursing
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anatomy -CORRECTANSWER study of structure and form; derived from Greek word
Anatome which means to cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of
organims studying the relationships among parts of the body and the structure of
individual organs
physiology -CORRECTANSWER the study of function of the body parts; physiologists
examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances as well as
how their functions are altered with medication or disease
branches of anatomy -CORRECTANSWER microscopic- structures that cannot be
observed to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,; macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
,regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a
complete unit)
embryology -CORRECTANSWER discipline concerned with developmental changes
occuring from conception to birth
comparative A&P -CORRECTANSWER examines similarities and differences of
anatomy and physiology of different species
pathophysiology -CORRECTANSWER relationship between the functioning of an organ
system and disease or injury to that organ system
basic qualities of life -CORRECTANSWER organization- each organism has a complex
structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body; anabolism
(smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules are broken down to
smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its environment and
often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of environmental
changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a consistent internal
environment
, organization of the human body -CORRECTANSWER chemical level- consists of
atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work together for
specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and acheive a
common function
anterior -CORRECTANSWER in front of
posterior -CORRECTANSWER in back of
dorsal -CORRECTANSWER on the backside of the human body
ventral -CORRECTANSWER on the belly side of the human body
superior -CORRECTANSWER closer to the head
inferior -CORRECTANSWER closer to the feet
deep -CORRECTANSWER on the inside
2026/2027 Update | Complete Questions
& Verified Answers | Foundational
Science Assessment for Nursing
Programs
anatomy -CORRECTANSWER study of structure and form; derived from Greek word
Anatome which means to cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of
organims studying the relationships among parts of the body and the structure of
individual organs
physiology -CORRECTANSWER the study of function of the body parts; physiologists
examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances as well as
how their functions are altered with medication or disease
branches of anatomy -CORRECTANSWER microscopic- structures that cannot be
observed to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,; macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
,regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a
complete unit)
embryology -CORRECTANSWER discipline concerned with developmental changes
occuring from conception to birth
comparative A&P -CORRECTANSWER examines similarities and differences of
anatomy and physiology of different species
pathophysiology -CORRECTANSWER relationship between the functioning of an organ
system and disease or injury to that organ system
basic qualities of life -CORRECTANSWER organization- each organism has a complex
structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body; anabolism
(smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules are broken down to
smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its environment and
often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of environmental
changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a consistent internal
environment
, organization of the human body -CORRECTANSWER chemical level- consists of
atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work together for
specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and acheive a
common function
anterior -CORRECTANSWER in front of
posterior -CORRECTANSWER in back of
dorsal -CORRECTANSWER on the backside of the human body
ventral -CORRECTANSWER on the belly side of the human body
superior -CORRECTANSWER closer to the head
inferior -CORRECTANSWER closer to the feet
deep -CORRECTANSWER on the inside
