INTEGRATIVE APPROACH = 4TH EDITION-
MICHAEL MCKINLEY VALERIE O’LOUGHLIN
THERESA BIDLE
anatomy - ANSWER the study of structure and form
anatome - ANSWER to cut apart or dissect
anatomists - ANSWER scientists who study the structure and form of organisms
physiology - ANSWER the study of function of the body parts
physiologists - ANSWER scientists who examine how organs and body systems
function under normal circumstances
microscopic anatomy - ANSWER examines structures that cannot be seen by the
unaided eye
cytology - ANSWER (cell ; study) is the study of body cells and their internal
structure
histology - ANSWER (web, tissue) is the study of tissues
Gross anatomy - ANSWER investigates the structure and relationships of body parts
that are visible to the unaided eye
systemic anatomy - ANSWER studies the anatomy of each functional body system
regional anatomy - ANSWER examines all the structures in a particular region of the
body as a complete unit
surface anatomy - ANSWER both superficial anatomic markings and the internal
body structures that relate to the skin covering them
comparative anatomy - ANSWER examines similarities and differences in the
anatomy of different species
embryology - ANSWER (young one) discipline concerned with developmental
changes occurring from conception to brith
pathologic anatomy - ANSWER examines all anatomic changes resulting from
disease
radiographic anatomy - ANSWER investigates the relationships among internal
structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures
, cardiovascular physiology - ANSWER functioning of heart, blood vessels, and blood
neurophysiology - ANSWER examines how nerve impulses travel throughout the
nervous system
respiratory physiology - ANSWER studies how respiratory gases are transferred by
gas exchange between lungs and blood vessels
reproductive physiology - ANSWER explores how regulation of reproductive
hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and
maturation
pathophysiology - ANSWER investigates the relationship between the functioning of
an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system
anatomists - ANSWER focus on the form and structures
physiologists - ANSWER focus on the function of the small intestine
organization - ANSWER all organisms exhibit a complex structure and order
metabolism - ANSWER all organisms engage in it; the sum of all of the chemical
reactions that occur within the body
anabolism - ANSWER (a raising up) small molecules are joined to form larger
molecules
catabolism - ANSWER (a casting down) large molecules are broken down into
smaller molecules
Growth and Development - ANSWER increased size and increased specialization as
related to form and function
Responsiveness - ANSWER the ability to sense and react to stimuli
Stimuli - ANSWER changes in the external and internal environment
Regulation - ANSWER an organism must be able to adjust or direct internal bodily
function during environmental changes
Reproduction - ANSWER all organisms produce new cells for growth, maintenance,
and repair
Somatic Cells - ANSWER (Body) cells divide by mitosis
Sex Cells - ANSWER (Gametes) produced by meiosis
Chemical level - ANSWER simplest level; involves atoms and molecules
Cellular Level - ANSWER consists of cells