FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED
◉ Physiology.
Answer: The study of how living organisms perform their vital
functions. Characteristics and mechanisms that make it a living
being.
◉ Gross Anatomy.
Answer: Surface, regional, systemic, developmental, and clinical.
◉ Surface.
Answer: Study of general form and superficial markings.
◉ Regional.
Answer: Focuses on organization of specific areas of the body.
◉ Systemic.
Answer: Study of the structure of organ systems or the groups of
organs that function together in a coordinated manner.
, ◉ Developmental.
Answer: Describes the changes in form that occur between
conception and death.
◉ Clinical.
Answer: Includes a number of subspecialties important in clinical
practice. (Pathological, radiographic, and surgical)
◉ Microscopic Anatomy.
Answer: Cytology and Histology.
◉ Cytology.
Answer: The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells or
the study of the cells.
◉ Histology.
Answer: The examination of tissues or the study of tissues.
◉ Developmental Anatomy.
Answer: Traces structural changes throughout life.
PHYSIOLOGY EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED
◉ Physiology.
Answer: The study of how living organisms perform their vital
functions. Characteristics and mechanisms that make it a living
being.
◉ Gross Anatomy.
Answer: Surface, regional, systemic, developmental, and clinical.
◉ Surface.
Answer: Study of general form and superficial markings.
◉ Regional.
Answer: Focuses on organization of specific areas of the body.
◉ Systemic.
Answer: Study of the structure of organ systems or the groups of
organs that function together in a coordinated manner.
, ◉ Developmental.
Answer: Describes the changes in form that occur between
conception and death.
◉ Clinical.
Answer: Includes a number of subspecialties important in clinical
practice. (Pathological, radiographic, and surgical)
◉ Microscopic Anatomy.
Answer: Cytology and Histology.
◉ Cytology.
Answer: The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells or
the study of the cells.
◉ Histology.
Answer: The examination of tissues or the study of tissues.
◉ Developmental Anatomy.
Answer: Traces structural changes throughout life.
