Exam 1 Subdivisions Of Anatomy And Physiology

Question 1

Gross anatomy

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Systemic anatomy

Answer 2

Study of the specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory system.

Question 3

Regional anatomy

Answer 3

Study of a specific region of the body such as the head or chest.

Question 4

Radiographic anatomy

Answer 4

Study of the structure of the body that includes the use of xrays.

Question 5

Developmental anatomy

Answer 5

Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form.

Question 6

Embryology

Answer 6

Study of the development from the fertilized egg through the eighth week in utero.

Question 7

Histology

Answer 7

Microscopic study of the structure of tissue.

Question 8

Cytology

Answer 8

Chemical and microscopic study of the structure of cells.

Question 9

Pathological

Answer 9

Study if structural changes associated with disease.

Question 10

Cell physiology

Answer 10

Study of the functions of cells.

Question 11

Pathophysiology

Answer 11

Study of functional changes associated with disease and aging.

Question 12

Exercise physiology

Answer 12

Study if changes in cell and organ functions during muscular activity.

Question 13

Neurophysiology

Answer 13

Study if functional characteristics of nerve cells.

Question 14

Endocrinology

Answer 14

Study if hormones and how they control body function.

Question 15

Cardiovascular physiology

Answer 15

Study of functions of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 16

Immunology

Answer 16

Study if body defense mechanism.

Question 17

Respiratory physiology

Answer 17

Study if functions of the air passageways and lungs.

Question 18

Renal physiology

Answer 18

Study of the functions of the kidneys.

Question 19

Surface anatomy

Answer 19

Study of the form and surface of the body.