Chapter 1

Question 1

Microscopic Anatomy

Answer 1

structures that cannot be seen without magnification
Light and Electron Micrscope

Question 2

Histology vs Cytology

Answer 2

H: study of tissues
C: study of cells

Question 3

Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy:
-define
-surface anatomy/morphology
-regional anatomy
systemic anatomy

Answer 3

-study of structures visible of the unaided eye
-general form and superficial anatomical markings
- all structures in a specific area of the body, whether they’re superficial or deep
- study of anatomy one organ system at a time

Question 4

Developmental, Comparative, and Clinical Anatomy:

Answer 4

D: examines structural changes over time
Comp: different types of animals
Clini: focuses on pathological changes during illness

Question 5

Embryology:

Answer 5

-study of the first 2 months of development

Question 6

Surgical, Radiographic, and Cross-sectional Anatomy:

Answer 6

S: studies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures
R: study of anatomical structures as they’re visualized by x-rays, ultrasound scans, or other specialized procedures performed on an intact body
C: uses graphs from radiographic techniques like CT and MRI scans to look at cross sections of the baby

Question 7

Chemical/Molecular:
-elements
-the 4
-major classes of compounds

Answer 7

• 12+ in the body
• Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, and Nitrogen (makes up 99% of the body)
• Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Question 8

Cells, Tissues, and Organs:

Answer 8

C: the smallest living units in the body
T: many cells and some surrounding material
O: combination of tissues “human is composed of 11 ograns”

Question 9

Responsiveness/Irritability, Adaptability, and Growth”

Answer 9

R: change activity based upon a stimulus
A: long-term responsiveness
G: increase in size of organism

Question 10

Differentiation, Reproduction, and Movement:

Answer 10

D: becoming specialized to perform particular functions
R: production of new generations of the same organism
M: ability to change the position of something

Question 11

Metabolism:
-Anabolism:
-Catabolism:

Answer 11

M: all of the chemical reactions in the body.
A: is the bonding of chemicals together.
C: is the breaking of chemical bonds.

Question 12

Absorption, Respiration, Excretion, and Digestion:

Answer 12

A: is the process of bringing chemicals into the body
R: is the absorption, transport, and use of oxygen by
cells
E: vis the removal of wastes
D: is the processes of catabolism that makes nutrients small enough to be absorbed