Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology

Question 1

Define anatomy

Answer 1

Branch of biology concerned with the study of organisms and their parts

Question 2

Define physiology

Answer 2

Science that is concerned with the function of the living organism and its parts and of the physical and chemical processes involved.

Question 3

Define pathophysiology.

Answer 3

Science of disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.

Question 4

Explain the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Answer 4

Cells are the building block of all living organisms. Once cells differentiate they become specialized cell types. These specialized cell types come together and form a tissue. These specialized tissues then join together and form a specific organ. This organ functions in a specific way with other organs, thus, termed an organ system.

Question 5

What are the 5 stages of molecular organization?

Answer 5

1. genetic programming
2. Transcription Factors
3. Transcription
4. Translation
5. Protein production

Question 6

Where does transcription take place in a cell?

Answer 6

Nucleus

Question 7

Where does translation happen in a cell?

Answer 7

Cytoplasm

Question 8

Where does protein production happen in a cell?

Answer 8

Ribosome