BSC 2085 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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anatomy The study of internal and external body structures and their physical relationships
among other body parts
physiology The study of how living organisms perform their functions
Gross anatomy The study of the structural features of the body without the aid of a microscope;
also called macroscopic anatomy
Microscopic anatomy examines structures that can only be seen using magnification, such as cells and
molecules
Surface Anatomy (superficial anatomy) the study of the general form of the body's surface, especially in relation to its
deeper parts
Regional Anatomy focuses on the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body, such as the
head, neck, or trunk
Sectional Anatomy the study of the relationship of the body's structures by examining cross sections
of the tissue or organ
Clinical Anatomy focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological
changes during illness
Developmental Anatomy describes the changes in form that take place from fertilization through adulthood
Embryology The study of embryonic development, focusing on the first 2 months after
fertilization
Cytology The study of the internal structures, physiology, and chemistry of cells
Histology the examination of tissues
Cell Physiology the study of the functions of living cells
Organ Physiology study of the function of specific organs
Systemic Physiology considers the functions of organ systems
Pathological Physiology the study of the effects of diseases on organ functions or system functions
Signs the visible, objective evidence of the presence of disease
-ex: fever
, Symptoms an abnormality of function as a result of disease; subjective experience of patient
-ex: tiredness
Scientific Method a system that includes with careful observation, proposing a hypothesis and then
testing the hypothesis through experimentation
list the levels of organization from the simplest to most chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
complex
Chemical Level Atoms combine to form molecules
What determines the function of an atom? Atomic components and unique 3 dimensional shapes of a particular molecule
determines its function
In which abdominopelvic quadrant and region is the left upper quadrant and epigastric region
stomach predominantly found?
cellular level Cells are the smallest living things in the body.
tissue level -tissue is a group of cells working together to perform 1 or more specific
functions
organ level organs are made of 2 or more tissues working together to perform specific
functions
organ system level a group of organs interacting for a particular function forms an organ system
organism level an individual life form is an organism
-human is the highest level of organism
Frontal Plane (coronal) A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior
positions
Sagittal Plane a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts
Transverse Plane horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions
Describe medical terminology. The use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms to construct
anatomical, physiological, or medical terms.
Eponym a commemorative name for a structure or clinical condition that was originally
named for a real or mythical person
integumentary system -protects against environmental hazards
-regulates body temp
-provides sensory info
Ex: skin, hair, nails, swear glands, sebaceous glands
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anatomy The study of internal and external body structures and their physical relationships
among other body parts
physiology The study of how living organisms perform their functions
Gross anatomy The study of the structural features of the body without the aid of a microscope;
also called macroscopic anatomy
Microscopic anatomy examines structures that can only be seen using magnification, such as cells and
molecules
Surface Anatomy (superficial anatomy) the study of the general form of the body's surface, especially in relation to its
deeper parts
Regional Anatomy focuses on the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body, such as the
head, neck, or trunk
Sectional Anatomy the study of the relationship of the body's structures by examining cross sections
of the tissue or organ
Clinical Anatomy focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological
changes during illness
Developmental Anatomy describes the changes in form that take place from fertilization through adulthood
Embryology The study of embryonic development, focusing on the first 2 months after
fertilization
Cytology The study of the internal structures, physiology, and chemistry of cells
Histology the examination of tissues
Cell Physiology the study of the functions of living cells
Organ Physiology study of the function of specific organs
Systemic Physiology considers the functions of organ systems
Pathological Physiology the study of the effects of diseases on organ functions or system functions
Signs the visible, objective evidence of the presence of disease
-ex: fever
, Symptoms an abnormality of function as a result of disease; subjective experience of patient
-ex: tiredness
Scientific Method a system that includes with careful observation, proposing a hypothesis and then
testing the hypothesis through experimentation
list the levels of organization from the simplest to most chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
complex
Chemical Level Atoms combine to form molecules
What determines the function of an atom? Atomic components and unique 3 dimensional shapes of a particular molecule
determines its function
In which abdominopelvic quadrant and region is the left upper quadrant and epigastric region
stomach predominantly found?
cellular level Cells are the smallest living things in the body.
tissue level -tissue is a group of cells working together to perform 1 or more specific
functions
organ level organs are made of 2 or more tissues working together to perform specific
functions
organ system level a group of organs interacting for a particular function forms an organ system
organism level an individual life form is an organism
-human is the highest level of organism
Frontal Plane (coronal) A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior
positions
Sagittal Plane a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts
Transverse Plane horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions
Describe medical terminology. The use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms to construct
anatomical, physiological, or medical terms.
Eponym a commemorative name for a structure or clinical condition that was originally
named for a real or mythical person
integumentary system -protects against environmental hazards
-regulates body temp
-provides sensory info
Ex: skin, hair, nails, swear glands, sebaceous glands
