Anatomy and Physiology 1 Exam 1 questions
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anatomy - answerstudy 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 - answerthe 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 - answermicroscopic- 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 - answerdiscipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to
birth
comparative A&P - answerexamines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different
species
pathophysiology - answerrelationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury
to that organ system
basic qualities of life - answerorganization- 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 - answerchemical 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 - answerin front of
posterior - answerin back of
dorsal - answeron the backside of the human body
ventral - answeron the belly side of the human body
superior - answercloser to the head
inferior - answercloser to the feet
deep - answeron the inside
superficial - answeron the outside
and answers 2025/2026|latest update
anatomy - answerstudy 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 - answerthe 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 - answermicroscopic- 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 - answerdiscipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to
birth
comparative A&P - answerexamines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different
species
pathophysiology - answerrelationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury
to that organ system
basic qualities of life - answerorganization- 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 - answerchemical 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 - answerin front of
posterior - answerin back of
dorsal - answeron the backside of the human body
ventral - answeron the belly side of the human body
superior - answercloser to the head
inferior - answercloser to the feet
deep - answeron the inside
superficial - answeron the outside
