INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
It is a scientific study that investigates the body’s structure
Anaphy
Physiology is to dissect or cut apart and separate the parts of the
body for study (TRUE OR FALSE)
False (Correct Answer: ANAPHY is to dissect or cut apart and separate the parts of the body for study)
It examines the relationship between the structure of a
body part and its function.
Anaphy
Understanding the relationship between structure and function makes it difficult to understand and appreciate anatomy. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False (Correct Answer: Understanding the relationship between structure and function makes it EASIER to understand and appreciate anatomy.)
Physical characteristics that differ from the normal
pattern.
Anatomical Anomalies
Anatomical Anomalies varies in severity from relatively harmless to
life-threatening. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
Each kidney is supplied by ________, but in some individuals a kidney is
supplied by _______. Either way, the
kidney receives adequate blood.
one blood vessel; two blood vessels
It is a severe condition wherein certain blood
vessels arising from an infant’s heart are not
attached in their correct locations. Hence, blood
is not effectively pumped to the lungs, and so the
tissues do not receive adequate oxygen.
Blue baby syndrome
It is the scientific investigation of the processes of
functions of living things.
Physiology
It is to understand and predict the body’s responses
to stimuli and to understand how the body maintains
conditions within a narrow range of values in a
constantly changing environment.
Physiology
Physiology often examines regions rather than systems because
a particular function can involve portions of a system
in more than one region. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False (Correct Answer: Physiology often examines SYSTEMS rather than REGIONS because
a particular function can involve portions of a system
in more than one region.
It studies the structural changes that occur between
conception and adulthood.
Developmental anatomy
What are the 3 types of developmental anatomy?
Embryology, Cytology, & Histology
It is a subspecialty of developmental anatomy, considers
changes from conception to the end of the eighth
week of development
Embryology
It examines the structural features of cells
Cytology
It examines tissues, which are composed of cells and
the materials surrounding them
Histology
It is the study of structures that can be examined without
the aid of a microscope, can be approached either
systemically or regionally
Gross anatomy
It is the study of the body by system
Systemic anatomy
It is the study of the body by area
Regional anatomy
It involves looking at the exterior of the body to
visualize structures deeper inside the body
Surface anatomy
It examines the processes occurring in cells such as
energy production from food
Cell physiology
It considers the functions of organ systems
Systemic physiology
It focuses on the changes in function and structure
caused by exercise
Exercise physiology
It is the study of disease
Pathology
