Marieb Anatomy and
Physiology
Chapter 1 - 12th Edition
(2026-2027)
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, What does anatomy study? The structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
What does physiology concern? How the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities.
What is the principle of complementarity? Function always reflects structure.
Which subdivision of anatomy studies large body Gross anatomy.
structures visible to the naked eye?
What does histology study? Tissues.
What does embryology focus on? Developmental changes that occur before birth.
Which branch of physiology examines kidney function Renal physiology.
and urine production?
What is the focus of neurophysiology? The workings of the nervous system.
What does surface anatomy study? Internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface.
What is the main focus of developmental anatomy? Structural changes that occur throughout the life span.
What is microscopic anatomy? The study of structures too small to be seen with the naked eye.
What does cytology study? The study of cells.
What is the simplest level of structural organization in the Chemical level.
human body?
What level of structural organization is typical of a Cellular level.
cytologist's field of study?
What is the correct structural order (simplest to most Cell, tissue, organ, organism.
complex) for the following terms: tissue, organism,
organ, cell?
Which organ system is responsible for secreting Endocrine system.
hormones that regulate growth, development, and
metabolism?