Anatomy & Physiology ch1

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

is the study of the body structure. the word is derived from greek “to cut”

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

the science of body functions

Question 3

surface anatomy

Answer 3

is the study of form and markings of the body surface through visualization and palpation

Question 4

Gross anatomy

Answer 4

is the study of anatomical structures visible to the unaided eye through dissection

Question 5

systemic

Answer 5

the approach of studying all blood vessels or all muscles of the body at once

Question 6

regional

Answer 6

the approach of studying all structures in a specific region.

Question 7

Developmental anatomy

Answer 7

the study of a fertilized egg developing into its adult form. Embryology is a subcategory

Question 8

Histology

Answer 8

the study of tissues

Question 9

Cytology

Answer 9

the study of individual cellular structures

Question 10

Pathology

Answer 10

the study of changes in the body due to disease

Question 11

The levels of organization

Answer 11

Chemical level, Cellular level, Tissue level, Organ level, System Level, Organismal level