Definitions and organ systems

Question 1

What is the definition of anatomy?

Answer 1

the scientific discipline that investigates the body’s structure

Question 2

What is the definition of Physiology?

Answer 2

the scientific discipline that investigates the body’s function

Question 3

what is Gross?

Answer 3

structure’s examined without a microscope

Question 4

What is Microscopic?

Answer 4

structures examined through a microscope

Question 5

what are the 3 types of Gross study?

Answer 5

1. Regional
2. systemic
3. surface

Question 6

What do they entail?

Gross

Answer 6

1. Regional- studied area by area
2. Systemic- studied system by system
3. Surface- external form and relation to deeper structure as x ray in anatomic imaging

Question 7

what are the 2 type of Microscopic study?

Answer 7

1. cytology

2. Histology

Question 8

What do they entail?

Microscopic

Answer 8

1. cytology- cells

2. Histology- tissue

Question 9

What is tissue?

Answer 9

A group of similar cells working together to perform a function.

Question 10

What is an organ?

Answer 10

one of more tissue’s working together to perform a function

Question 11

what is an organ system?

Answer 11

Number of organs working together to perform a function

Question 12

What is an organism?

Answer 12

a functioning, living creature

Question 13

what are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 13

protection, support, movement, production of blood cells and storing minerals and fat.

Question 14

What is the function of the muscular system?

Answer 14

movement, posture and body heat.

Question 15

what is the function of the Digestive system?

Answer 15

performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrition and eliminates waste products.

Question 16

What is the function of the Nervous system?

Answer 16

regulatory system, detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes and intellectual function.

Question 17

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Answer 17

regulatory system, influences metabolism, growth, reproduction and many other functions.

Question 18

What is the function of the urinary system?

Answer 18

removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance and water balance.

Question 19

what does the skeletal system consist of?

Answer 19

bones, ligaments, cartilage and tendons

Question 20

what does the muscular system consist of?

Answer 20

tendons and muscles

Question 21

what does the digestive system consist of?

Answer 21

mouth, oesophagus, stomach, intestines and accessory organs

Question 22

what does the nervous system consist of?

Answer 22

brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors

Question 23

what does the endocrine system consist of?

Answer 23

glands (e.g. pituitary gland) that secrete hormones

Question 24

what does the urinary system consist of?

Answer 24

kidneys, urinary bladder and ducts that carry urine

Question 25

what is an organelle

Answer 25

An organelle is a structure or compartment in cells that houses the biochemical reactions that carry out a specific function.