Anatomy & Physiology Chapters 1-2 Study Guide – Key Concepts & Terms (2025)

Anatomy & Physiology Chapters 1-2
Study Guide – Key Concepts & Terms
2025




What is the difference between Anatomy & Physiology? - ANSWER ✨✔---Anatomy is the study of
the STRUCTURE of the human body and its parts. Physiology is the study of how parts of the body work
and carry out their FUNCTIONS.



What are the 3 main topics in the study of Anatomy and physiology? - ANSWER ✨✔---1.
Complimentary of structure and function

2. Hierarchy of structural organization

3. Homeostasis



what does ¨complimentary of structure and function¨ mean? - ANSWER ✨✔---It is how an organ or
system functions that depends on its structure

, What is the hierarchy of structural organization in humANSWER? - ANSWER ✨✔---chemical - all
things are made up of atoms and molecules



cellular- cells are the smallest units of life



tissue- groups of similar cells that have a common function



organ- structures composed of two or more tissues that perform a specific function



organ system- orgANSWER work together for a common purpose



organismal- all organ systems working together to enable a living thing to carry out all of life´s functions.



What are the life functions and survival needs in humANSWER? - ANSWER ✨✔---LIFE FUNCTIONS

~ Maintain boundaries

~Movement

~Responsiveness

~Digestion

~Metabolism

~Excretion

~Reproduction

~Growth



SURVIVAL NEEDS

~Nutrients

~Water

~Oxygen

~Normal body temperature

~Appropriate Atmospheric pressure