MCPHS A&P 1 - EXAM 1 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MCPHS A&P 1 - EXAM 1 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Anatomy - ....ANSWER ...-Scientific discipline that investigates the body's

structure


Physiology - ....ANSWER ...-Scientific investigation of the processes or

functions of living things


Systemic Anatomy - ....ANSWER ...-Studied system by system


Surface Anatomy - ....ANSWER ...-External form and relation to deeper

structures as x-ray in anatomic imaging


Cytology - ....ANSWER ...-Cellular anatomy


Histology - ....ANSWER ...-Study of tissues


Microscopic anatomy - ....ANSWER ...-Includes cytology and histology;

structures that must be examined with a microscope


Cell Physiology - ....ANSWER ...-Exams processes in cells



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,Systemic Physiology - ....ANSWER ...-Functions of organ systems


Nuerophysiology - ....ANSWER ...-Focuses on the nervous system


Cardiovascular Physiology - ....ANSWER ...-The heart and blood vessels


Pathology - ....ANSWER ...-Structural and functional changes caused by

disease


Exercise Physiology - ....ANSWER ...-Changes in structure and function

caused by exercise


Chemical Level - ....ANSWER ...-Interaction of atoms


Cell Level - ....ANSWER ...-Structural and functional unit of living

organisms


Tissue Level - ....ANSWER ...-Group of similar cells and the materials

surrounding them


Organ Level - ....ANSWER ...-One or more tissues functioning together


Organ System Level - ....ANSWER ...-Group of organs functioning together


Organism level - ....ANSWER ...-Any Living Thing




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,Structural and Functional Organization of the Human Body -

....ANSWER ...-atoms -> molecules -> cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ

system -> organism


Major Organs of the Body - ....ANSWER ...-Brain, spinal cord, lung, heart,

liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, large intestine,

urinary bladder


Integumentary System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Provide protection,

regulate temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D


Integumentary System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of skin, hair, nails, and

sweat glands


Skeletal System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Provides protection and

support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and

fats


Skeletal System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of bones, associated cartilages,

ligaments, and joints


Muscular System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Produces body movements,

maintains posture, and produces body heat




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, Muscular System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of muscles attached to the

skeleton by tendons


Lymphatic System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Removes foreign substances

from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and

absorbs fats from the digestive tract


Lymphatic System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of the lymphatic vessels,

lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs


Respiratory System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of the lungs and

respiratory passages


Respiratory System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of the lungs and respiratory

passages


Digestive System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-Performs the mechanical and

chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes


Digestive System - ....ANSWER ...-Consists of the mouth, esophagus,

stomach, intestines, and accessory organ


Nervous System Functions - ....ANSWER ...-A major regulatory system that

detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, and

intellectual functions



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