PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 PRACTICE TEST 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS REVIEW PACK

PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 2 PRACTICE TEST 2026 FULL
SOLUTIONS REVIEW PACK


◉ Anatomy.
Answer: study of STRUCTURE;


◉ dissection.
Answer: the act of cutting apart


◉ Physiology.
Answer: study of FUNCTION


◉ Developmental Biology.
Answer: study of complete development of an individual from
fertilization to death


◉ Embryology.
Answer: the first 8 weeks of development after fertilization of a
human egg

,◉ cell biology.
Answer: cellular structure and functions


◉ Histology.
Answer: study of tissues


◉ Gross Anatomy.
Answer: can be examined without a microscope


◉ systemic anatomy.
Answer: specific body systems


◉ Regional Anatomy.
Answer: specific regions of the body ex: head or chest


◉ surface (topographical) anatomy.
Answer: Anatomy from the outside, study of the structure of the
body with emphasis on superficial landmarks


◉ Imaging anatomy.

, Answer: Internal body structures that can be visualized with
techniques such as x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies for
clinical analysis and medical intervention.


◉ clinical anatomy.
Answer: the practical application of anatomical knowledge to
diagnose and treat disease


◉ pathological anatomy.
Answer: structural changes associated with disease and aging


◉ Molecular physiology.
Answer: Functions of individual molecules such as proteins and DNA


◉ Neurophysiology.
Answer: Functional properties of nerve cells


◉ endocrinology.
Answer: study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their
diseases


◉ Horomones.