BI 121 Exam 1 - Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide

BI 121 Exam 1 - GRCC (Forbes) Exam
2025-2026 with correct questions and
detailed answers 2026 verified
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Anabolic Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthesis
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of larger molecules from smaller


Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the
structure of an organism (form)

,Anatomist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that studies
anatomy


Biology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of life


Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the
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functioning of an organism (function)
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The study of homeostatic mechanisms
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Physiologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that
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studies physiology
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Cytology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of cells
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Cytologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that studies
cytology

,Histology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of tissues
Histologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that studies
histology


Molecular Biology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of
biological molecules
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Molecular Biologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that
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studies molecular biology
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Genetics - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of genes
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and inheritance
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Geneticist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that studies
genetics


Microbiologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that
studies microbiology

, Microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of
bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, and protozoans


Embryology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the
development of embryos
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Embryologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that
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studies embryology
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Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the
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progression and effects of disease within an
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organism (what happens when the body gets the
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disease)
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Pathologist - CORRECT ANSWER-Person that studies
pathology