APHY 101 ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY 1 EXAM 1 2025/2026
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS
anatomy
study of structure and form; derived from Greek word Anatome which means to
cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of organims studying the
relationships among parts of the body and the structure of individual organs
physiology
the study of function of the body parts; physiologists examine how organs and
body systems function under normal circumstances as well as how their functions
are altered with medication or disease
branches of anatomy
microscopic- structures that cannot be observed to the unaided eye
cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,;
macroscopic
systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the
body as a complete unit)
,embryology
discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to
birth
comparative A&P
examines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different
species
pathophysiology
relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to
that organ system
basic qualities of life
organization- each organism has a complex structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body;
anabolism (smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules
are broken down to smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its
environment and often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of
environmental changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a
consistent internal environment
, organization of the human body
chemical level- consists of atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and
organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from
chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work
together for specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and
acheive a common function
anterior
in front of
posterior
in back of
dorsal
on the backside of the human body
ventral
on the belly side of the human body
PHYSIOLOGY 1 EXAM 1 2025/2026
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS
anatomy
study of structure and form; derived from Greek word Anatome which means to
cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of organims studying the
relationships among parts of the body and the structure of individual organs
physiology
the study of function of the body parts; physiologists examine how organs and
body systems function under normal circumstances as well as how their functions
are altered with medication or disease
branches of anatomy
microscopic- structures that cannot be observed to the unaided eye
cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,;
macroscopic
systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the
body as a complete unit)
,embryology
discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to
birth
comparative A&P
examines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different
species
pathophysiology
relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to
that organ system
basic qualities of life
organization- each organism has a complex structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body;
anabolism (smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules
are broken down to smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its
environment and often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of
environmental changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a
consistent internal environment
, organization of the human body
chemical level- consists of atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and
organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from
chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work
together for specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and
acheive a common function
anterior
in front of
posterior
in back of
dorsal
on the backside of the human body
ventral
on the belly side of the human body
