ANAT 260 WCU Week 1 questions with
correct answers
Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of internal and
external structures
The study of relationships between body parts
The careful observation of the human body
Provides clues about physiological functions
(STRUCTURE = FUNCTION)
Physiology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of how the
body functions
The study of mechanisms in the body
Structure = Function - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔All special
physiological functions are performed by specific anatomical
structure
Anatomical structure of the nasal cavity - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Physiological warming of the inhaled air (structure = function)
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,Anatomical structure of the heart muscle - 🔹CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Physiological pumping action (structure =
function)
Microscopic Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of
anatomy (structures) that cannot be seen with the unaided eye
Histology & Cytology
Histology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Study of tissues
Cytology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Study of cells
Cyto - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔"Cell" in Latin
Tissue - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Groups of cells that work
together
Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic) - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Study of larger structures that can be seen with the unaided eye
Surface Anatomy, Regional Anatomy, Systemic Anatomy
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, Surface anatomy (Morphology) - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Refers to the study of general form & superficial anatomical
markings
Regional Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Refers to all
structures in a specific area of the body, (head, neck, or trunk)
whether they are superficial or deep
Systemic Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of the
organ systems of the body (digestive system, cardiovascular system,
etc.)
Organ Systems - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Groups of organs
that function together to produce coordinated effects
Developmental Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Examines
structural changes over time
Conception to physical maturity
Embryology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of early
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correct answers
Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of internal and
external structures
The study of relationships between body parts
The careful observation of the human body
Provides clues about physiological functions
(STRUCTURE = FUNCTION)
Physiology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of how the
body functions
The study of mechanisms in the body
Structure = Function - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔All special
physiological functions are performed by specific anatomical
structure
Anatomical structure of the nasal cavity - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Physiological warming of the inhaled air (structure = function)
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,Anatomical structure of the heart muscle - 🔹CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Physiological pumping action (structure =
function)
Microscopic Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of
anatomy (structures) that cannot be seen with the unaided eye
Histology & Cytology
Histology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Study of tissues
Cytology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Study of cells
Cyto - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔"Cell" in Latin
Tissue - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Groups of cells that work
together
Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic) - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Study of larger structures that can be seen with the unaided eye
Surface Anatomy, Regional Anatomy, Systemic Anatomy
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, Surface anatomy (Morphology) - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Refers to the study of general form & superficial anatomical
markings
Regional Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Refers to all
structures in a specific area of the body, (head, neck, or trunk)
whether they are superficial or deep
Systemic Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of the
organ systems of the body (digestive system, cardiovascular system,
etc.)
Organ Systems - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Groups of organs
that function together to produce coordinated effects
Developmental Anatomy - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Examines
structural changes over time
Conception to physical maturity
Embryology - 🔹CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The study of early
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