ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY 6TH EDITION UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ physiology
Answer: processes and functions of an organism
◉ pathophysiology
Answer: study of disorders of functioning
◉ chemicals
Answer: usually simple molecules made of one or two elements
other than carbon (with a few exceptions)
◉ cells
Answer: the smallest living units of function and structure.
◉ tissue
Answer: group of cells with similar structure and function.
◉ epithelial tissues
, Answer: form a protective covering for all of the internal and
external surfaces of the body. These tissues also form glands
◉ connective tissues
Answer: support and connect organs and other body tissues
◉ muscle tissues
Answer: specialized for contraction, which brings about
movement
◉ nerve tissues
Answer: transmit electrochemical impulses that regulate the body
functions
◉ organs
Answer: a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized
function of the body
◉ organ system
Answer: group of organs that work together to perform a specific
function
◉ metabolism
PHYSIOLOGY 6TH EDITION UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ physiology
Answer: processes and functions of an organism
◉ pathophysiology
Answer: study of disorders of functioning
◉ chemicals
Answer: usually simple molecules made of one or two elements
other than carbon (with a few exceptions)
◉ cells
Answer: the smallest living units of function and structure.
◉ tissue
Answer: group of cells with similar structure and function.
◉ epithelial tissues
, Answer: form a protective covering for all of the internal and
external surfaces of the body. These tissues also form glands
◉ connective tissues
Answer: support and connect organs and other body tissues
◉ muscle tissues
Answer: specialized for contraction, which brings about
movement
◉ nerve tissues
Answer: transmit electrochemical impulses that regulate the body
functions
◉ organs
Answer: a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized
function of the body
◉ organ system
Answer: group of organs that work together to perform a specific
function
◉ metabolism