Memmler's The Human Body in
Health and Disease Enhanced 14th
Edition Chpt 1 with questions and
correct detailed answers actual
exam!!!2026
Anatomy - ANSWER -scientific term for the study of body structure
-tomy - ANSWER -this word in latin means "cutting"
dissect - ANSWER -to cut apart
physiology - ANSWER -the term for the study of how the body functions
physio - ANSWER -latin term meaning "nature"
disease - ANSWER -anything that upsets the normal structure or function of the body
pathology - ANSWER -the scientific study of disease
living matter is derived from - ANSWER -chemicals, including simple substances, such as
water and salts, and more complex substances such as sugars. fats, and proteins
skeletal system - ANSWER -the body's basic framework is a system of 206 bones and the
joints between them, collectively known as the skeleton
, muscular system - ANSWER -muscles in this system are attached to the bones and
produce movement of the skeleton. These muscles also give the body structure, protect
organs, and maintain posture.
smooth muscle - ANSWER -is present in the walls of blood vessels and many organs
cardiac muscle - ANSWER -constitutes the bulk of the heart wall
nervous system - ANSWER -brain, spinal cord and nerves make up this complex system
by which the body is controlled and coordinated.
**nervous system also includes the special sense organs (eyes, ears, taste buds, and organs of
smell) and the receptors of the general senses, such as pain and touch.**
endocrine system - ANSWER -produce special substances called hormones which
regulate such body activities as growth, nutrient utilization, and reproduction.
ex: thyroid, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland
cardiovascular system - ANSWER -heart and blood vessels make up the system that
pumps to all body tissues, bringing with it nutrients, oxygen, and other needed substances.
lymphatic system - ANSWER -assist in circulation by returning fluids from the tissues to
the blood.
ex: tonsils, thymus, and spleen
*play a role in immunity and protecting against disease*
respiratory system - ANSWER -includes the lungs and the passages leading to and from
the lungs.
digestive system - ANSWER -is composed of all the organs that are involved with taking
in the nutrients (food), converting them into a form that body cells can use, and absorbing
them into the circulation.
ex: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas.
Health and Disease Enhanced 14th
Edition Chpt 1 with questions and
correct detailed answers actual
exam!!!2026
Anatomy - ANSWER -scientific term for the study of body structure
-tomy - ANSWER -this word in latin means "cutting"
dissect - ANSWER -to cut apart
physiology - ANSWER -the term for the study of how the body functions
physio - ANSWER -latin term meaning "nature"
disease - ANSWER -anything that upsets the normal structure or function of the body
pathology - ANSWER -the scientific study of disease
living matter is derived from - ANSWER -chemicals, including simple substances, such as
water and salts, and more complex substances such as sugars. fats, and proteins
skeletal system - ANSWER -the body's basic framework is a system of 206 bones and the
joints between them, collectively known as the skeleton
, muscular system - ANSWER -muscles in this system are attached to the bones and
produce movement of the skeleton. These muscles also give the body structure, protect
organs, and maintain posture.
smooth muscle - ANSWER -is present in the walls of blood vessels and many organs
cardiac muscle - ANSWER -constitutes the bulk of the heart wall
nervous system - ANSWER -brain, spinal cord and nerves make up this complex system
by which the body is controlled and coordinated.
**nervous system also includes the special sense organs (eyes, ears, taste buds, and organs of
smell) and the receptors of the general senses, such as pain and touch.**
endocrine system - ANSWER -produce special substances called hormones which
regulate such body activities as growth, nutrient utilization, and reproduction.
ex: thyroid, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland
cardiovascular system - ANSWER -heart and blood vessels make up the system that
pumps to all body tissues, bringing with it nutrients, oxygen, and other needed substances.
lymphatic system - ANSWER -assist in circulation by returning fluids from the tissues to
the blood.
ex: tonsils, thymus, and spleen
*play a role in immunity and protecting against disease*
respiratory system - ANSWER -includes the lungs and the passages leading to and from
the lungs.
digestive system - ANSWER -is composed of all the organs that are involved with taking
in the nutrients (food), converting them into a form that body cells can use, and absorbing
them into the circulation.
ex: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas.
