Other Basic Terms

Question 1

Morphology

Answer 1

Study of form

Question 2

Cytology

Answer 2

Study of cells

Question 3

Histology

Answer 3

Study of tissues

Question 4

Gross antatomy

Answer 4

Study of macroscopic structure, structure that can be seen with out the aid of a microscope

Question 5

Physiology

Answer 5

Study of anatomical function

Question 6

Organism

Answer 6

Is a total living form

Question 7

Chemical level

Answer 7

Simplest level of organization ie. Chemical substances. Composed of atoms that can be linked into molecules

Question 8

Cells

Answer 8

Basic structure and functional unit of an organism

Question 9

Cellular level

Answer 9

Cells compromise the cellular level of organization and they exhibit all the attributes of life.

Question 10

Tissues

Answer 10

Group of cells that’s are associated to provide a particular function

Question 11

Organ

Answer 11

Group of tissues that are associated to provide a particular function

Question 12

Systems

Answer 12

Composed of groups of organs that are associated to provide a particular function

Question 13

Anatomical position

Answer 13

Standard body position, the body is straight, arms down, palms facing forwards

Question 14

Prone

Answer 14

Laying face down

Question 15

Erect

Answer 15

Standing

Question 16

Supine

Answer 16

Laying face up

Question 17

Anatomy

Answer 17

Is the study of structure