Lecture 1

Question 1

Biology

Answer 1

The study of life

Question 2

Anatomy

Answer 2

The study of the structures of the body.

• What they are made of
• Where they are located
• Associated structures

Question 3

Physiology

Answer 3

The study of the normal function of anatomical structures

Question 4

Pathology

Answer 4

The study of abnormal or diseased physiology

Question 5

Gross Anatomy (Macro Anatomy)

Answer 5

Examination of large structures without the aid of magnification

Question 6

Micro Anatomy

Answer 6

Examination of structures that are only visible with the aid of magnification

• Cells
• Molecules

Question 7

Cytology

Answer 7

Study of cells and their structures

Question 8

Histology

Answer 8

Study of tissues and their structures

Question 9

Physiological Levels of Organization

Answer 9

Atoms>Molecules>Cells>Tissues>Organs>Organisms

Question 10

Atoms

Answer 10

The smallest stable unit of structure

Question 11

Molecules

Answer 11

Group of atoms that work together

Question 12

Cells

Answer 12

Group of molecules that work together

Question 13

Tissue

Answer 13

A group of similar cells that work together

Question 14

Organ

Answer 14

A group of tissues of similar structure and function

Question 15

Responsiveness

Answer 15

The ability of the body to respond, in a normal way, to external and internal changes in the environment

Question 16

Adaptation

Answer 16

The ability to adapt to situations and environments

Question 17

Growth

Answer 17

maturation of all living things toward reproduction

Question 18

Metabolism

Answer 18

Chemical reactions that occur within the body

Question 19

Excretion

Answer 19

Elimination of waste products of metabolization

Question 20

Developmental Anatomy

Answer 20

Study of structure from conception to birth

Question 21

Regional Anatomy

Answer 21

Study of specific functions or areas of the body

Question 22

Homeostasis

Answer 22

All body systems working together to maintain a stable internal environment.
State of equilibrium to function and structure such as body temperature, fluid volume, fluid composition, waste product concentration, blood pressure.

Question 23

What are the 4 categories of tissues?

Answer 23

Epitheleal
Connective
Muscle
Nerve

Question 24

Negative Feedback

Answer 24

A response to negate a stimulus so the body can be brought back into homeostasis

Question 25

Positive Feedback

Answer 25

A response to increase a stimulus that moves the body away from homeostasis

Question 26

Universal Anatomical Position

Answer 26

Legs slightly apart, spine straight, arms abducted with palms forward

Question 27

Supine

Answer 27

Lying down, face up

Question 28

Prone

Answer 28

Lying down, face down