A&P 101 Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Answered

Definition of Anatomy - Answer The study of structure, including shape, size, texture, location, and purpose Gross Anatomy - Answer Study of structures large enough to see without magnification Microscopic Anatomy - Answer Study of structures that must be magnified to be seen Histology - Answer Study of tissue (low magnification) Cytology - Answer Study of cells (high magnification) Definition of Physiology - Answer The study of function: How does it work? Relationship between Anatomy and Physiology - Answer Anatomy is the structure of the body, Physiology is how the structure works Chemical - Answer Molecules working together with a common function Organelle - Answer "Mini organs" inside a cell working towards a common function Cell - Answer Basic unit of life