Anatomy

Question 1

Briefly Define Anatomy

Answer 1

Science that studies structure

Question 2

Briefly define Physiology

Answer 2

Science that studies body functions

Question 3

What is Human Anatomy?

Answer 3

Studies the shape and structure of the human body, its origin, regularities of development in relation to its function and external environment

Question 4

Define the term anatomy?

Answer 4

The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another

Question 5

What are the 3 subcategories Anatomy is divided into?

Answer 5

• Gross or Macroscopic
• Microscopic
• Developmental

Question 6

What are the subspecialties in Gross or Macroscopic and what are they?

Answer 6

• Regional: All structures in one part of the body
  E.g Abdomen or Leg
• Systemic: Gross anatomy of the body studies by system
• Surface: Study of Internal structures as they relate to the overlaying skin

Question 7

What are the subspecialties in Microscopic and what are they?

Answer 7

• Cytology: Study of the cell
• Histology: Study of Tissues

Question 8

What are the subspecialties in developmental and what are they?

Answer 8

Traces structural changes throughout life
-Embryology: Study of developmental changes of the body before birth

Question 9

What is Physiology

Answer 9

The study of the normal function of cell, tissue, organs, systems and organisms

Question 10

What are the subspecialties in Physiology

Answer 10

• Cell Physiology: Study of cell
• Special Physiology: study of specific organ
• Systemic Physiology: Study of system
• Patho(logical) Physiology: Study of the effect of disease in cell, tissue, organs and system

Question 11

What are the basic functions of Organsims

Answer 11

• Metabolism
• Responsiveness
• Movement
• Growth
• Differentiation
• Reproduction

Question 12

Name the levels of Organization

Answer 12

• Chemical
• Cellular
• Tissue
• Organ
• Systems
• Organism

Question 13

Name the 11 Organ Systems

Answer 13

• Integumentary System
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic System and Immunity Components
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System

Question 14

What are the components of the Integumentary System?

Answer 14

• Skin and structures associated with it
  E.g. Hair, nails and sweat and oil and sweat glands

Question 15

What are the functions of Integumentary System

Answer 15

• Helps regulate body temperature
• Protects the body and eliminates some waste
• Helps make Vitamin D
• Detects sensations such as touch, pressure, pain, warmth and cold

Question 16

What are the components of the skeletal system?

Answer 16

• Bones and joints of the body and their associated cartilages

Question 17

What is the function of the Skeletal System?

Answer 17

• Supports and protects the body
• Provides a specific area for muscle attachment
• Assists with body movements
• Stores cells that produce blood cells and stores minerals and lipids (fats)

Question 18

What are the components of the Muscular System?

Answer 18

• Refers to the skeletal muscle tissue
• Muscke usually attached to bones
  Other muscles tissues include smooth and cardiac

Question 19

What are the components of the Nervous Systems?

Answer 19

• Brain
• Spinal Cord
• Nerves
• special sense organs e.g. Eyes and Ears

Question 20

What are the functions of the Nervous System?

Answer 20

• Regulates body activities through nerve impulses by detecting changes in the environment, Interpreting the changes and responding to the changes by bringing about muscular contractions or glandular secretions