PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 16TH
EDITION FINAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ What is physiology?
Answer: The study of how the body functions.
◉ Why is knowledge of anatomy and physiology essential for
veterinary technicians?
Answer: It helps identify which body parts aren't functioning
properly when animals exhibit signs of illness.
◉ What is microscopic anatomy?
Answer: The study of cells and tissues that require a microscope to
see.
◉ What is macroscopic anatomy?
Answer: The study of structures that can be seen without a
microscope.
◉ What is the regional approach in anatomy?
, Answer: The study of all structures and their functions in a specific
area of the body.
◉ What is the systemic approach in anatomy?
Answer: The study of structures and functions within specific body
systems.
◉ What does the median plane do?
Answer: Divides the animal down the center into equal left and right
halves.
◉ What are sagittal planes?
Answer: Planes that divide the body into left and right parts, which
aren't always equal.
◉ What do transverse planes do?
Answer: Divide the body into two sections, one containing the head
and the other the tail.
◉ What is the dorsal plane?
Answer: Perpendicular to the median plane, dividing the body into
belly and back parts.
EDITION FINAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ What is physiology?
Answer: The study of how the body functions.
◉ Why is knowledge of anatomy and physiology essential for
veterinary technicians?
Answer: It helps identify which body parts aren't functioning
properly when animals exhibit signs of illness.
◉ What is microscopic anatomy?
Answer: The study of cells and tissues that require a microscope to
see.
◉ What is macroscopic anatomy?
Answer: The study of structures that can be seen without a
microscope.
◉ What is the regional approach in anatomy?
, Answer: The study of all structures and their functions in a specific
area of the body.
◉ What is the systemic approach in anatomy?
Answer: The study of structures and functions within specific body
systems.
◉ What does the median plane do?
Answer: Divides the animal down the center into equal left and right
halves.
◉ What are sagittal planes?
Answer: Planes that divide the body into left and right parts, which
aren't always equal.
◉ What do transverse planes do?
Answer: Divide the body into two sections, one containing the head
and the other the tail.
◉ What is the dorsal plane?
Answer: Perpendicular to the median plane, dividing the body into
belly and back parts.