VISUAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 27 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Physiology.
Answer: The study of how living organisms perform their vital
functions
◉ Gross anatomy.
Answer: Features that are visible without a microscope
◉ Cytology / Cytophysiology.
Answer: The study of cells /studies biochemical processes of the cell
◉ Histology / Histophysiology.
Answer: The study of tissues / studies function/activity at a tissue
level
◉ Organs.
Answer: Anatomical structures with multiple functions, 2+ tissue
types
,◉ Organ systems of the body (11): I See Many New Elephants
Carrying Large Rocks Dancing Under Rain.
Answer: A mnemonic for the organ systems: Integumentary, skeletal,
nervous, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, reproductive
◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: The existence of a stable internal environment
◉ Autoregulation.
Answer: Occurs when a cell, tissue, organ or organ system adjusts its
activities automatically in response to some environmental change
◉ Receptor.
Answer: In homeostasis, the part that is sensitive to a particular
stimulus
◉ Effector.
Answer: In homeostasis, responds to the commands given by the
control center
◉ Control center.
Answer: In homeostasis, the part that receives and processes the
information and then sends out commands
, ◉ Negative feedback.
Answer: A corrective mechanism involving an action that directly
opposes a variation from normal limits
◉ Positive feedback.
Answer: An initial stimulus that produces a response that
exaggerates or enhances the change in the original conditions
◉ Positive feedback loop.
Answer: An escalating cycle which does not stop without
intervention
◉ Dynamic equilibrium.
Answer: The term for equilibrium that is maintained by constant
action
◉ State of equilibrium.
Answer: This exists when opposing processes or forces are in
balance
◉ Anatomical position.
CHAPTER 27 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Physiology.
Answer: The study of how living organisms perform their vital
functions
◉ Gross anatomy.
Answer: Features that are visible without a microscope
◉ Cytology / Cytophysiology.
Answer: The study of cells /studies biochemical processes of the cell
◉ Histology / Histophysiology.
Answer: The study of tissues / studies function/activity at a tissue
level
◉ Organs.
Answer: Anatomical structures with multiple functions, 2+ tissue
types
,◉ Organ systems of the body (11): I See Many New Elephants
Carrying Large Rocks Dancing Under Rain.
Answer: A mnemonic for the organ systems: Integumentary, skeletal,
nervous, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, reproductive
◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: The existence of a stable internal environment
◉ Autoregulation.
Answer: Occurs when a cell, tissue, organ or organ system adjusts its
activities automatically in response to some environmental change
◉ Receptor.
Answer: In homeostasis, the part that is sensitive to a particular
stimulus
◉ Effector.
Answer: In homeostasis, responds to the commands given by the
control center
◉ Control center.
Answer: In homeostasis, the part that receives and processes the
information and then sends out commands
, ◉ Negative feedback.
Answer: A corrective mechanism involving an action that directly
opposes a variation from normal limits
◉ Positive feedback.
Answer: An initial stimulus that produces a response that
exaggerates or enhances the change in the original conditions
◉ Positive feedback loop.
Answer: An escalating cycle which does not stop without
intervention
◉ Dynamic equilibrium.
Answer: The term for equilibrium that is maintained by constant
action
◉ State of equilibrium.
Answer: This exists when opposing processes or forces are in
balance
◉ Anatomical position.
