Chapter 1 (Branches of Anatomy and Physiology)

Question 1

Study of the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg.

Answer 1

Embryology

Question 2

Study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.

Answer 2

Developmental biology

Question 3

Study of the cellular structure and functions.

Answer 3

Cell biology

Question 4

Study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

Answer 4

Histology

Question 5

Study of the structures that can be examined without a microscope.

Answer 5

Gross anatomy

Question 6

Study of the structure of a specific systems of the body such as the nervous and respiratory system.

Answer 6

Systemic anatomy

Question 7

Study of the specific regions of the body such as the head or chest.

Answer 7

Regional anatomy

Question 8

Study of the surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation.

Answer 8

Surface anatomy

Question 9

Study of the body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, and CT scans.

Answer 9

Imaging anatomy

Question 10

Study of the structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease.

Answer 10

Pathological anatomy

Question 11

Study of functional properties of nerve cells.

Answer 11

Neurophysiology

Question 12

Study of the hormones and how they control body functions.

Answer 12

Endocrinology

Question 13

Study of the functions of the heart and blood vessels.

Answer 13

Cardiovascular physiology

Question 14

Study of the body’s defenses against disease-causing agents.

Answer 14

Immunology

Question 15

Study of the functions of the air passageways and lungs.

Answer 15

Respiratory physiology

Question 16

Study of the functions of the kidneys.

Answer 16

Renal physiology

Question 17

Study of the changes in cell and organ function due to muscular activity.

Answer 17

Exercise physiology

Question 18

Study of the functional changes associated with disease and aging.

Answer 18

Pathophysiology