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Human Anatomy Exam 1 - University of Iowa questions ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




with verified detailed answers ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




anatomy - correct answer✔✔the study of structure ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




physiology - correct answer✔✔the study of function ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Microscopic Anatomy - correct answer✔✔the examination of structures that cannot be seen ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




with the naked eye
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cytology - correct answer✔✔study of cells ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




histology - correct answer✔✔study of tissues ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Gross Anatomy - correct answer✔✔"macroscopic Anatomy"
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studies the structure and relationship of large body parts that are visible to the naked eye
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Types of Gross Anatomy - correct answer✔✔1. comparative
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2. developmental
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3. embryology
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4. Regional||\\//||




5. Surface ||\\//||




6. systemic||\\//||




7. radiographic
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8. surgical||\\//||

,9. pathologic
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comparative anatomy - correct answer✔✔examines the similarities and differences in the ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




anatomy of different species ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Developmental Anatomy - correct answer✔✔investigates the changes in structure from ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




conception through maturity ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Embryology - correct answer✔✔developmental changes before birth ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Regional Anatomy - correct answer✔✔examines all the structures in a particular region of
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the body as one complete unit
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surface anatomy - correct answer✔✔examines both superficial anatomical markings and
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internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them
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systemic anatomy - correct answer✔✔studies the gross anatomy of each system in the body
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pathological anatomy - correct answer✔✔examines anatomic changes resulting from ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




disease



radiographic anatomy - correct answer✔✔studies the relationships among internal ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




structures that may be visualized by specific medical imaging procedures ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




surgical anatomy - correct answer✔✔investigates the surgical landmarks before and after
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surgery



levels of organization (smallest to largest) - correct answer✔✔1. molecular
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,2. cellular||\\//||




3. tissue ||\\//||




4. organ ||\\//||




5. organ system
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6. organism||\\//||




Characteristics of living things - correct answer✔✔1. Organization ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




2. Metabolism
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3. Growth and Development
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4. Responsiveness
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5. Adaptation
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6. Regulation
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7. Reproduction
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integumentary system - correct answer✔✔skin ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




- provides protection
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- regulates body temp
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- synthesizes vitamin D
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- prevents water loss
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skeletal system - correct answer✔✔bones
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- provides support and protection
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- produces blood cells
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- stores calcium and phosphorus
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- provides site for muscle attachment
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, Muscular System - correct answer✔✔muscles ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




- produces body movement and generates heat
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nervous system - correct answer✔✔brain, nerves, glial cells
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- controls movement
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- responds to stimuli
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- responsible for consciousness and memory
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endocrine system - correct answer✔✔glands and cells that secrete hormones
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- regulates chemical levels throughout the body
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cardiovascular system - correct answer✔✔heart, blood, and blood vessels ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




- distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases while picking up wastes
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lymphatic system - correct answer✔✔lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils, etc.
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- filters interstitial fluid (lymph)
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- initiates an immune response
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Respitory system - correct answer✔✔lungs, trachea, nose, and nasal cavity
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- responsible for exchange of gases between blood, lungs, and atmosphere
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digestive system - correct answer✔✔mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and bowel
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- digests food to extract nutrients and discard waste
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urinary system - correct answer✔✔kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
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- filters blood to remove waste products and expels them as urine
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