BIO 425 EXAM 1 Question and answers latest update @2026
Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-The study of body structure
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye;
Organism, organ system, organs
Microscopic Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-structures too small to be seen with the naked eye;
Tissues, cells, organelles
Histology - ANSWERS💫✔️-the study of the microscopic structure of tissues & organs
Cytology - ANSWERS💫✔️-study of cells
Molecular Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-study of anatomical structures at a sub-cellular level;
Molecules & atoms
Ultrastructure - ANSWERS💫✔️-fine detail, down to the molecular level, revealed by the electron
microscope
What is considered anatomic examination - ANSWERS💫✔️-Inspection, palpating, auscultation,
percussion, medical imaging, dissection
Inspection - ANSWERS💫✔️-Examination of the body by viewing
Palpating - ANSWERS💫✔️-Feeling for size, shape, firmness, location
Auscultation - ANSWERS💫✔️-listening to sounds within the body
,Percussion - ANSWERS💫✔️-Listening for echoes
Medical imaging - ANSWERS💫✔️-methods of viewing the inside of the body without surgery
Methods of medical imaging - ANSWERS💫✔️-Sonography, MRI, radiology
Dissection - ANSWERS💫✔️-carefully cutting and separating tissues to reveal their relationships
Physiology - ANSWERS💫✔️-Study of function
What is the level of organization in the body? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Atoms, molecules, organelles, cell,
tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Atom - ANSWERS💫✔️-The smallest particles with unique chemical identities
Molecules - ANSWERS💫✔️-a particle composed of at least two atoms
Macromolecule - ANSWERS💫✔️-The largest molecule (ex:proteins, fats, & DNA)
Organelles - ANSWERS💫✔️-microscopic structures in a cell that carry out its individual functions (ex:
mitochondria)
Cells - ANSWERS💫✔️-smallest unit of life containing cytoplasm & nucleus
Tissue - ANSWERS💫✔️-A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Organ - ANSWERS💫✔️-a structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific
function for the body
, Organ system - ANSWERS💫✔️-group of organs with a unique collective function
What are the organ systems? - ANSWERS💫✔️-integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular (circulatory), lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
Integumentary system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers the body protection
Major organs: skin & hair
Skeletal system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers the body support & movement
Major organs: bones, cartilages, & ligaments
Muscular system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers movement, heat production, stability
Major organs: skeletal muscles
Nervous system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: rapid internal communication, motor control
Major organs: brain, spinal cord, nerves, & ganglia
Endocrine system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: hormone production
Major organs: pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, pancreas
Circulatory (cardiovascular) system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: distribution of nutrients & oxygen
Major organs: blood vessels & heart
Lymphatic system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: recovery of excess tissue fluid, produces immune cells,
defense against disease
Major organs: lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen & tonsils
Respiratory system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon
Major organs: nose, lungs, trachea
Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-The study of body structure
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye;
Organism, organ system, organs
Microscopic Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-structures too small to be seen with the naked eye;
Tissues, cells, organelles
Histology - ANSWERS💫✔️-the study of the microscopic structure of tissues & organs
Cytology - ANSWERS💫✔️-study of cells
Molecular Anatomy - ANSWERS💫✔️-study of anatomical structures at a sub-cellular level;
Molecules & atoms
Ultrastructure - ANSWERS💫✔️-fine detail, down to the molecular level, revealed by the electron
microscope
What is considered anatomic examination - ANSWERS💫✔️-Inspection, palpating, auscultation,
percussion, medical imaging, dissection
Inspection - ANSWERS💫✔️-Examination of the body by viewing
Palpating - ANSWERS💫✔️-Feeling for size, shape, firmness, location
Auscultation - ANSWERS💫✔️-listening to sounds within the body
,Percussion - ANSWERS💫✔️-Listening for echoes
Medical imaging - ANSWERS💫✔️-methods of viewing the inside of the body without surgery
Methods of medical imaging - ANSWERS💫✔️-Sonography, MRI, radiology
Dissection - ANSWERS💫✔️-carefully cutting and separating tissues to reveal their relationships
Physiology - ANSWERS💫✔️-Study of function
What is the level of organization in the body? - ANSWERS💫✔️-Atoms, molecules, organelles, cell,
tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Atom - ANSWERS💫✔️-The smallest particles with unique chemical identities
Molecules - ANSWERS💫✔️-a particle composed of at least two atoms
Macromolecule - ANSWERS💫✔️-The largest molecule (ex:proteins, fats, & DNA)
Organelles - ANSWERS💫✔️-microscopic structures in a cell that carry out its individual functions (ex:
mitochondria)
Cells - ANSWERS💫✔️-smallest unit of life containing cytoplasm & nucleus
Tissue - ANSWERS💫✔️-A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Organ - ANSWERS💫✔️-a structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific
function for the body
, Organ system - ANSWERS💫✔️-group of organs with a unique collective function
What are the organ systems? - ANSWERS💫✔️-integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular (circulatory), lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
Integumentary system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers the body protection
Major organs: skin & hair
Skeletal system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers the body support & movement
Major organs: bones, cartilages, & ligaments
Muscular system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: offers movement, heat production, stability
Major organs: skeletal muscles
Nervous system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: rapid internal communication, motor control
Major organs: brain, spinal cord, nerves, & ganglia
Endocrine system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: hormone production
Major organs: pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, pancreas
Circulatory (cardiovascular) system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: distribution of nutrients & oxygen
Major organs: blood vessels & heart
Lymphatic system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: recovery of excess tissue fluid, produces immune cells,
defense against disease
Major organs: lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen & tonsils
Respiratory system - ANSWERS💫✔️-Function: absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon
Major organs: nose, lungs, trachea
