Chapter 1

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

studies form and structure

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

studies how the body functions

Question 3

Microscopic anatomy

Answer 3

examines structures that cant bee seen by the unaided eye

Question 4

cytology

Answer 4

a type of microscopic anatomy that studies cells

Question 5

histology

Answer 5

type of microscopic anatomy that studies tissues

Question 6

gross anatomy (macroscopic)

Answer 6

investigates structures visible to unaided eye

Question 7

stimulus

Answer 7

change from normal

Question 8

receptor

Answer 8

detects stimulus

Question 9

control center

Answer 9

interprets input from receptor an initiates changes through the effector

Question 10

effector

Answer 10

brings about change to alter the stimulus- usually a muscle or gland

Question 11

feedback loop

Answer 11

stimulus, detection of stimulus by receptor, information relayed to control center, integration of input by control center and initiation of change through effectors, return of homeostasis by effectors

Question 12

negative feedback

Answer 12

resulting action in opposite direction of the stimulus to maintain a set point, controls most processes in body

Question 13

positive feedback

Answer 13

moves stimulus in same direction until a climatic event occurs (labor, blood clotting)

Question 14

disease

Answer 14

result of a homeostatic imbalance