A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
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Compare anatomy and physiology. Explain how the
studies of form and function are interrelated - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Anatomy → study the structure of the
body and the relationship of its parts
Physiology → study of how the body and its parts work or
function
Pathophysiology → study of functions as impacted by
disease or injury
define anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔study the
structure of the body and the relationship of its parts
define physiology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔study of
how the body and its parts work or function
microscopic anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔examines structures not visible to the unaided eye
define cytology & give an example - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔-the scientific study of CELLS
Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination
of tissue samples from the body
EX. Pap smear → cervical smear
,A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
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define histology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-
microscopic anatomy or microanatomy → branch of
biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of
biological TISSUES
Visual art of recognizing the structure of cells and tissues
and understanding how this is determined by their
function
What subdivision of physiology focuses on disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cytology
Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination
of tissue samples from the body
EX. Pap smear → cervical smear
describe the levels of organization - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Chemical level → atoms combine to
form molecules
Cellular level → Cells are made of molecules
Organelles
Tissue level → tissues consist of similar types of cells
Smooth muscle cells to smooth muscle tissue
,A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
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Organ level → organs are made up of different types of
tissues
Blood vessels
Smooth muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Epithelial tissue
Organ system level → Organ systems consist of different
organs that work together closely
Cardiovascular system
Heart
Blood vessels
Organism level → the human organism is made up of
many organ systems
levels of organization (smallest to largest) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ
system, organism
integumentary system
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Integumentary System → hair / skin / nails
Forms the external body covering
, A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
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Protects tissue from injury
Synthesizes vitamin D
Houses cutaneous receptors / sweat / oil glands
Pain / pressure
skeletal system
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Skeletal
System → bones / joints
Protects and supports body organs
Provides framework the muscles use to cause movement
Blood cells are formed within bones
Bone marrow
Bones store minerals
Muscular System
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Muscular
System → skeletal muscles
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and
facial expressions
Maintains posture
Produces heat
Question & Answers 2025
Compare anatomy and physiology. Explain how the
studies of form and function are interrelated - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Anatomy → study the structure of the
body and the relationship of its parts
Physiology → study of how the body and its parts work or
function
Pathophysiology → study of functions as impacted by
disease or injury
define anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔study the
structure of the body and the relationship of its parts
define physiology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔study of
how the body and its parts work or function
microscopic anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔examines structures not visible to the unaided eye
define cytology & give an example - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔-the scientific study of CELLS
Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination
of tissue samples from the body
EX. Pap smear → cervical smear
,A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
Question & Answers 2025
define histology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-
microscopic anatomy or microanatomy → branch of
biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of
biological TISSUES
Visual art of recognizing the structure of cells and tissues
and understanding how this is determined by their
function
What subdivision of physiology focuses on disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cytology
Diagnosis of diseases and conditions through examination
of tissue samples from the body
EX. Pap smear → cervical smear
describe the levels of organization - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Chemical level → atoms combine to
form molecules
Cellular level → Cells are made of molecules
Organelles
Tissue level → tissues consist of similar types of cells
Smooth muscle cells to smooth muscle tissue
,A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
Question & Answers 2025
Organ level → organs are made up of different types of
tissues
Blood vessels
Smooth muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Epithelial tissue
Organ system level → Organ systems consist of different
organs that work together closely
Cardiovascular system
Heart
Blood vessels
Organism level → the human organism is made up of
many organ systems
levels of organization (smallest to largest) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ
system, organism
integumentary system
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Integumentary System → hair / skin / nails
Forms the external body covering
, A&P EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam
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Protects tissue from injury
Synthesizes vitamin D
Houses cutaneous receptors / sweat / oil glands
Pain / pressure
skeletal system
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Skeletal
System → bones / joints
Protects and supports body organs
Provides framework the muscles use to cause movement
Blood cells are formed within bones
Bone marrow
Bones store minerals
Muscular System
body systems - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Muscular
System → skeletal muscles
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and
facial expressions
Maintains posture
Produces heat
