BIOL 2220 Exam #1 QUESTIONS
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anatomy - ✔✔the study of structure and the relationships among structures
gross anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: the study of large structures
regional anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: studies specific body region
systemic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of body systems
surface anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of markings on the body
microscopic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structures too small for
naked eye: need magnifier
cytology - ✔✔subdivision of microscopic anatomy: study of cells
histology - ✔✔subdivision of microscopic anatomy: study of tissue
developmental anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structural change
throughout life
embryology - ✔✔subdivision of developmental anatomy: study of formation and
development of human (embryo)
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,pathological anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of changes in structure due to
disease
radiographic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structures using x-rays +
other scanning technologies
x-ray - ✔✔light energy that creates images of inside of body (bones absorb more=white,
fat and tissue absorb less=grey)
ct scan - ✔✔computerized tomography scan: light energy through body, sends signal to
computer to create image. more detailed X-ray.
xenon ct scan - ✔✔type of scan enhanced by use of radioactive element that allows
image of active tissue
DSR scan - ✔✔Dynamic Spacial Reconstruction: light energy used to produce 3D
images
DSA - ✔✔digital subtraction angiography: provides image of blood vessels (shows
blood flow)
PET Scan - ✔✔positron emission tomography: uses radiotracers to show metabolic
activity
ultrasound - ✔✔imaging test that uses sound waves projected off the body to create an
image (not detailed)
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, MRI - ✔✔magnetic resonance imaging: uses magnetic field + radio waves to create
detailed image of soft tissues (organs)
MRS - ✔✔magnetic resonance spectroscopy: analyzes chemical makeup of tissue
M2A - ✔✔swallowable pill/imaging capsule (has a mini camera on it)
physiology - ✔✔the study of functions of body parts
chemical - ✔✔level of organization: essentials of life
cellular - ✔✔level of organization: basic functional unit of life
tissue - ✔✔level of organization: group of cells that function together
organ - ✔✔level of organization: group of 2 or more tissue that work together to
perform a particular function
organ system - ✔✔level of organization: 2 or more organs that work together to
complete a function
organism - ✔✔highest level of organization: any living thing
limiting boundaries - ✔✔life process: separates the inside from the outside (ex: skin)
excitability - ✔✔life process: ability to sense change and respond
conductivity - ✔✔life process: communication of information about stimuli throughout
the body
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
anatomy - ✔✔the study of structure and the relationships among structures
gross anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: the study of large structures
regional anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: studies specific body region
systemic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of body systems
surface anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of markings on the body
microscopic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structures too small for
naked eye: need magnifier
cytology - ✔✔subdivision of microscopic anatomy: study of cells
histology - ✔✔subdivision of microscopic anatomy: study of tissue
developmental anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structural change
throughout life
embryology - ✔✔subdivision of developmental anatomy: study of formation and
development of human (embryo)
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,pathological anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of changes in structure due to
disease
radiographic anatomy - ✔✔subdivision of anatomy: study of structures using x-rays +
other scanning technologies
x-ray - ✔✔light energy that creates images of inside of body (bones absorb more=white,
fat and tissue absorb less=grey)
ct scan - ✔✔computerized tomography scan: light energy through body, sends signal to
computer to create image. more detailed X-ray.
xenon ct scan - ✔✔type of scan enhanced by use of radioactive element that allows
image of active tissue
DSR scan - ✔✔Dynamic Spacial Reconstruction: light energy used to produce 3D
images
DSA - ✔✔digital subtraction angiography: provides image of blood vessels (shows
blood flow)
PET Scan - ✔✔positron emission tomography: uses radiotracers to show metabolic
activity
ultrasound - ✔✔imaging test that uses sound waves projected off the body to create an
image (not detailed)
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, MRI - ✔✔magnetic resonance imaging: uses magnetic field + radio waves to create
detailed image of soft tissues (organs)
MRS - ✔✔magnetic resonance spectroscopy: analyzes chemical makeup of tissue
M2A - ✔✔swallowable pill/imaging capsule (has a mini camera on it)
physiology - ✔✔the study of functions of body parts
chemical - ✔✔level of organization: essentials of life
cellular - ✔✔level of organization: basic functional unit of life
tissue - ✔✔level of organization: group of cells that function together
organ - ✔✔level of organization: group of 2 or more tissue that work together to
perform a particular function
organ system - ✔✔level of organization: 2 or more organs that work together to
complete a function
organism - ✔✔highest level of organization: any living thing
limiting boundaries - ✔✔life process: separates the inside from the outside (ex: skin)
excitability - ✔✔life process: ability to sense change and respond
conductivity - ✔✔life process: communication of information about stimuli throughout
the body
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