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Prepare for your Anatomy and Physiology 1 Exam 1 with this comprehensive collection of exam questions and detailed answers. This study resource covers essential topics including anatomical terminology, body systems, homeostasis, cells, tissues, and foundational human anatomy and physiology concepts. Ideal for exam preparation, self-assessment, and revision, the document provides clear explanations to help reinforce key concepts and improve understanding. Suitable for students seeking a reliable and well-organized study guide.

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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 (EXAM 1)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
anatomy - correct answer-
studies the structure of the body parts and their relationship to one another



physiology - correct answer-
studies the function of the body (how the body parts work and carry out their life sustaining activities
)



gross or macroscopic anatomy - correct answer-
study the anatomical structures that can be see at naked eye

-lungs, kidney, heart



regional anatomy - correct answer-
all structures in a particular region of the body are studied together



systematic anatomy - correct answer-the body structure is studied system by system



surface anatomy - correct answer-
study the internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface



microscopic anatomy - correct answer-study the internal structures that cannot be seen at naked eye

-cells, tissues



cytology - correct answer-study the cells of the body



histology - correct answer-study the tissues of the body



developmental anatomy - correct answer-traces the structural changes that occur during the lifespan

,embryology - correct answer-study the developmental changes that occur before birth



renal physiology - correct answer-kidney, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra



neurophysiology - correct answer-brain, nerves, spinal cord



cardiovascular physiology - correct answer-heart, blood vessels, blood



maintain boundaries: plasma membrane - correct answer-
selectively restricts the diffusion of solutes into the cell



intracellular - correct answer-in the cell



extracellular - correct answer-out the cell

-blood plasma, interstitial



maintaining boundaries: skin - correct answer-
maintaining internal humidity, protection against infections, heat, and chemicals



movement - correct answer-
uses the capacity of the muscular cells to constrict and the skeletal system to provide support



responsiveness - correct answer-
capacity of the organisms to sense changes on the environment(stimulus) and respond to them (nerv
ous and excitable cells)



digestion - correct answer--performed by the digestive system

-
breaking down the food indigested into simpler compounds the can be absorbed and transported by t
he blood

, metabolism - correct answer-chemical reactions that occur within the cell



catabolism - correct answer-breaking down substances into simpler chemical compounds



anabolism - correct answer-synthesizing more complex substances, including energy-
reaching molecules(ATP) from simpler chemical compounds



excretion - correct answer-removing waster(excreta) from the body

-digestive system= food residues(feces)

-urinary system= nitrogen wastes(urine)

-respiratory and cardiovascular= CO2



reproduction - correct answer--cellular: cell division(mitosis and meiosis)

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organism: performed by the reproductive system; feminine and masculine. Egg(ova) fertilization by the
sperm



growth - correct answer-
increase in the size of a body part of the organism as a whole, usually by increasing the number of ce
lls



the human body needs to survive - correct answer--
nutrients(carbs, proteins,fats,vitamins,and minerals)

-oxygen

-water(50-60% of the body weight)

-proper temperature(37^C or 98.6^F)

-proper atmospheric pressure



homeostasis - correct answer-maintenance of the internal conditions despite environmental changes

-dynamic equilibrium

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