Understanding Anatomy & Physiology: A
Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach
| Edition | 4th Edition (2025/2026) |
| Author | Gale Sloan Thompson, RN |
| ISBN | 978-1719647625 |
| Test Bank | Chapters 1-25 with complete answers and rationales |
| Pages | 195+ pages of exam questions |
| Available On | Stuvia, Docsity, StudyMerit |
📖 Chapter-by-Chapter Outline
Unit 1: Foundation of the Body
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
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| 1 | Orientation to the Human Body | Gross vs. microscopic anatomy, levels of organization,
homeostasis, anatomical position, directional terms, body cavities, planes & sections |
| 2 | Chemistry of Life | Atoms, ions, molecules, chemical bonds, inorganic vs. organic
compounds, water, pH, acids, bases, buffers |
| 3 | Cells and Tissues | Cell structure, organelles, cell membrane transport, mitosis, epithelial
tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue |
| 4 | Integumentary System | Skin layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis), hair, nails, glands,
functions of the skin, wound healing |
| 5 | The Skeletal System | Bone tissue, bone formation, axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton,
joints, fractures |
| 6 | The Muscular System | Muscle types, skeletal muscle anatomy, muscle contraction (sliding
filament theory), neuromuscular junction, muscle metabolism |
Unit 2: Integration, Control, and Maintenance
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
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| 7 | The Nervous System | CNS vs. PNS, neurons, action potentials, synapses, brain anatomy,
spinal cord, cranial nerves, autonomic nervous system |
| 8 | The Senses | General senses (pain, temperature, touch), special senses (vision, hearing,
taste, smell) |
| 9 | The Endocrine System | Hormones, endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas),
mechanisms of hormone action, feedback loops |
,Unit 3: Transportation and Defense
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
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| 10 | Blood | Blood components (RBCs, WBCs, platelets, plasma), blood typing, hemostasis,
clotting |
| 11 | The Cardiovascular System | Heart anatomy, cardiac cycle, blood vessels, circulation
(pulmonary & systemic), blood pressure, cardiac conduction system |
| 12 | The Lymphatic System and Immunity | Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus,
innate vs. adaptive immunity, antibodies, vaccines |
| 13 | The Respiratory System | Upper & lower respiratory tract, gas exchange, mechanics of
breathing, oxygen & carbon dioxide transport, acid-base balance |
Unit 4: Intake and Output
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
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| 14 | The Digestive System | GI tract anatomy, accessory organs, mechanical & chemical
digestion, absorption, metabolism |
| 15 | The Urinary System | Kidney anatomy, nephron function, urine formation (filtration,
reabsorption, secretion), micturition, fluid & electrolyte balance |
| 16 | The Reproductive System | Male & female reproductive anatomy, gametogenesis,
hormones, menstrual cycle, pregnancy |
📝 Sample Questions by Chapter (with Rationales)
Chapter 1: Orientation to the Human Body
Question 1: The study of the larger structures of the body, visible without the aid of
magnification, is known as:
A) Microscopic anatomy
B) Gross anatomy
C) Cytology
D) Histology
Correct Answer: B) Gross anatomy
Rationale: Gross anatomy (or macroscopic anatomy) examines structures visible to the naked
eye. Microscopic anatomy requires magnification, while cytology studies cells and histology
studies tissues.
, Question 2: The word "anatomy" comes from a Greek root that means:
A) To cut apart
B) To fix with
C) To view inside
D) To study exterior
Correct Answer: A) To cut apart
Rationale: The Greek root anatome means "to cut apart," reflecting the traditional study of
anatomy through dissection.
Question 3: Which level of structural organization is considered the simplest?
A) Cellular
B) Chemical
C) Tissue
D) Organ
Correct Answer: B) Chemical
Rationale: The levels of structural organization from simplest to most complex are: chemical →
cellular → tissue → organ → organ system → organism.
Question 4: Homeostasis is the state of steady ______ maintained by living things.
A) External conditions
B) Internal conditions
C) Chemical reactions
D) Body temperature
Correct Answer: B) Internal conditions
Rationale: Homeostasis refers to maintaining stable internal conditions (such as temperature,
pH, and blood glucose) despite external changes. It is a dynamic state of equilibrium.
Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach
| Edition | 4th Edition (2025/2026) |
| Author | Gale Sloan Thompson, RN |
| ISBN | 978-1719647625 |
| Test Bank | Chapters 1-25 with complete answers and rationales |
| Pages | 195+ pages of exam questions |
| Available On | Stuvia, Docsity, StudyMerit |
📖 Chapter-by-Chapter Outline
Unit 1: Foundation of the Body
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
||||
| 1 | Orientation to the Human Body | Gross vs. microscopic anatomy, levels of organization,
homeostasis, anatomical position, directional terms, body cavities, planes & sections |
| 2 | Chemistry of Life | Atoms, ions, molecules, chemical bonds, inorganic vs. organic
compounds, water, pH, acids, bases, buffers |
| 3 | Cells and Tissues | Cell structure, organelles, cell membrane transport, mitosis, epithelial
tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue |
| 4 | Integumentary System | Skin layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis), hair, nails, glands,
functions of the skin, wound healing |
| 5 | The Skeletal System | Bone tissue, bone formation, axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton,
joints, fractures |
| 6 | The Muscular System | Muscle types, skeletal muscle anatomy, muscle contraction (sliding
filament theory), neuromuscular junction, muscle metabolism |
Unit 2: Integration, Control, and Maintenance
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
||||
| 7 | The Nervous System | CNS vs. PNS, neurons, action potentials, synapses, brain anatomy,
spinal cord, cranial nerves, autonomic nervous system |
| 8 | The Senses | General senses (pain, temperature, touch), special senses (vision, hearing,
taste, smell) |
| 9 | The Endocrine System | Hormones, endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas),
mechanisms of hormone action, feedback loops |
,Unit 3: Transportation and Defense
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
||||
| 10 | Blood | Blood components (RBCs, WBCs, platelets, plasma), blood typing, hemostasis,
clotting |
| 11 | The Cardiovascular System | Heart anatomy, cardiac cycle, blood vessels, circulation
(pulmonary & systemic), blood pressure, cardiac conduction system |
| 12 | The Lymphatic System and Immunity | Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus,
innate vs. adaptive immunity, antibodies, vaccines |
| 13 | The Respiratory System | Upper & lower respiratory tract, gas exchange, mechanics of
breathing, oxygen & carbon dioxide transport, acid-base balance |
Unit 4: Intake and Output
| Chapter | Title | Key Topics |
||||
| 14 | The Digestive System | GI tract anatomy, accessory organs, mechanical & chemical
digestion, absorption, metabolism |
| 15 | The Urinary System | Kidney anatomy, nephron function, urine formation (filtration,
reabsorption, secretion), micturition, fluid & electrolyte balance |
| 16 | The Reproductive System | Male & female reproductive anatomy, gametogenesis,
hormones, menstrual cycle, pregnancy |
📝 Sample Questions by Chapter (with Rationales)
Chapter 1: Orientation to the Human Body
Question 1: The study of the larger structures of the body, visible without the aid of
magnification, is known as:
A) Microscopic anatomy
B) Gross anatomy
C) Cytology
D) Histology
Correct Answer: B) Gross anatomy
Rationale: Gross anatomy (or macroscopic anatomy) examines structures visible to the naked
eye. Microscopic anatomy requires magnification, while cytology studies cells and histology
studies tissues.
, Question 2: The word "anatomy" comes from a Greek root that means:
A) To cut apart
B) To fix with
C) To view inside
D) To study exterior
Correct Answer: A) To cut apart
Rationale: The Greek root anatome means "to cut apart," reflecting the traditional study of
anatomy through dissection.
Question 3: Which level of structural organization is considered the simplest?
A) Cellular
B) Chemical
C) Tissue
D) Organ
Correct Answer: B) Chemical
Rationale: The levels of structural organization from simplest to most complex are: chemical →
cellular → tissue → organ → organ system → organism.
Question 4: Homeostasis is the state of steady ______ maintained by living things.
A) External conditions
B) Internal conditions
C) Chemical reactions
D) Body temperature
Correct Answer: B) Internal conditions
Rationale: Homeostasis refers to maintaining stable internal conditions (such as temperature,
pH, and blood glucose) despite external changes. It is a dynamic state of equilibrium.
