Exam ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of the structure of
body parts and their relationships to one
another
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of the function of the body's structural
machinery
Regional - CORRECT ANSWER - all structures in one part of the body
Systemic - CORRECT ANSWER - gross anatomy of the body studied by system
Surface - CORRECT ANSWER - study of internal structures as they relate to the
overlying skin
Cytology - CORRECT ANSWER - study of the cell
Histology - CORRECT ANSWER - Study of tissues
Embryology - CORRECT ANSWER - study of developmental changes of the body before
birth
Focus of Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - Functions of the body, often at the cellular
or molecular level
,Principle of Complementarity - CORRECT ANSWER - function always reflects structure;
what a structure can do depends on its specific form
Levels of Structural Organization: Chemical - CORRECT ANSWER - atoms combined to
form molecules
Levels of Structural Organization: Cellular - CORRECT ANSWER - cells are made of
molecules
Levels of Structural Organization: Tissue - CORRECT ANSWER - consists of similar
types of cells
Levels of Structural Organization: Organ - CORRECT ANSWER - made up of different
types of tissues
Levels of Structural Organization: Organ System - CORRECT ANSWER - consists of
different organs that work closely together
Levels of Structural Organization: Organismal - CORRECT ANSWER - made up of the
organ systems
Integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWER - -Forms the external body covering
-composed of the skin, sweat glands, oils glands, hair, and nails
-protects deeper tissues from injury
-Synthesizes vitamin D
Skeletal System - CORRECT ANSWER - -Composed of bone, cartilage, and ligaments
-Protects and supports body organs
-Provides the framework for muscles
-Site of blood cell formation
, -Stores minerals
Muscular System - CORRECT ANSWER - -Composed of muscles and tendons
-Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression
-Maintains posture
-Produces heat
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWER - -Composed of the brain, spinal cord, and
nerves.
-Is the fast-acting control system of the body
-responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
Cardiovascular System - CORRECT ANSWER - -Composed of the heart and blood
vessels.
-The heart pumps blood
-The blood vessels transport blood throughout the body.
Lymphatic System - CORRECT ANSWER - Composed of red bone marrow, thymus,
spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
-picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood
-Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream
-houses white blood cells involved with immunity
Respiratory System - CORRECT ANSWER - -Composed of the nasal cavity, pharynx,
trachea, bronchi, and lungs
-Keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
Digestive System - CORRECT ANSWER - -composed of the oral cavity, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum,