BIOL 3312 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested) and Complete Solutions Graded A+

BIOL 3312 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY…
Anatomy and Physiology, Structure and Functional Organization,
Characteristics of Life, Homeostasis, Directional Terms, Planes, Body
Regions, Body Cavities, Serous Membranes



# Term Definition



1 Systemic Study of the body's structures by systems such as
the nervous and muscular systems.


2 Regional Study of the body's organization by areas; the
approach used in most medical schools.


3 Surface Study of external features


4 Anatomical X-rays, ultrasounds, and magnetic imaging of
internal structures.


5 Physiology Scientific processes or functions of living things.


6 Organelle A structure within a cell that performs one or
more specific functions.


7 Cell Basic living unit of all plants and animals


8 Tissue Group of cells with similar structures and
function plus the extracellular substances located
between them.


9 Organ Two or more tissue types that perform one or
more functions


10 Integumentary Organ system that consists of skin, hair, and nails


11 Nervous Organ system that consists of the brain, spinal
cord, and nerves


12 Respiratory Organ system that consists of the lungs


13 Urinary Organ system that consists of the kidneys and
urinary bladder;


14 Digestive Organ system that consists of the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, intestines.