AND DISEASE 2ND EDITION BY COLBERT ANKNEY
AND LEE COMPREHENSIVE ALL CHAPTERS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS EXPLANATIONS REVIEW
RATIONALES AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
2027 EDITION GRADED A +
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Anatomy and Physiology: Learning the Language
2. The Human Body: Reading the Map
3. Biochemistry: The Basic Ingredients of Life
4. The Cells: The Raw Materials and Building Blocks
5. Tissues and Systems: The Inside Story
6. The Skeletal System: The Framework
7. The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey
8. The Integumentary System: The Protective Covering
9. The Nervous System: The Body’s Control Center
10. The Endocrine System: The Body’s Other Control Center
11. The Special Senses: The Sights and Sounds
12. The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply
13. The Respiratory System: It’s a Gas
,14. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense
Systems
15. The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip
16. The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance
17. The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair
18. Basic Diagnostic Tests: What Do the Tests Tell Us?
19. The Journey’s End: Now What?
, CHAPTER 1: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: LEARNING THE
LANGUAGE
This chapter introduces the foundational language of anatomy and
physiology, emphasizing the importance of understanding medical
terminology, anatomical position, and directional terms. Key
concepts include the levels of structural organization, the definition
of anatomy and physiology, and the basic terminology used to
describe body structures and their relationships. Mastering this
language is essential for healthcare professionals to communicate
effectively and understand the structure and function of the human
body.
1. The study of the structure of the body is called:
A. Physiology
B. Anatomy
C. Pathology
D. Histology
Correct Answer: B