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MCPHS A&P 1 - Exam 1: Questions With Solutions A+Anatomy Right Ans - Scientific discipline that investigates the body's
structure
Physiology Right Ans - Scientific investigation of the processes or functions
of living things
Systemic Anatomy Right Ans - Studied system by system
Surface Anatomy Right Ans - External form and relation to deeper
structures as x-ray in anatomic imaging
Cytology Right Ans - Cellular anatomy
Histology Right Ans - Study of tissues
Microscopic anatomy Right Ans - Includes cytology and histology;
structures that must be examined with a microscope
Cell Physiology Right Ans - Exams processes in cells
Systemic Physiology Right Ans - Functions of organ systems
Nuerophysiology Right Ans - Focuses on the nervous system
Cardiovascular Physiology Right Ans - The heart and blood vessels
Pathology Right Ans - Structural and functional changes caused by disease
Exercise Physiology Right Ans - Changes in structure and function caused
by exercise
Chemical Level Right Ans - Interaction of atoms
Cell Level Right Ans - Structural and functional unit of living organisms
Tissue Level Right Ans - Group of similar cells and the materials
surrounding them
,Organ Level Right Ans - One or more tissues functioning together
Organ System Level Right Ans - Group of organs functioning together
Organism level Right Ans - Any Living Thing
Structural and Functional Organization of the Human Body Right Ans -
atoms -> molecules -> cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system -> organism
Major Organs of the Body Right Ans - Brain, spinal cord, lung, heart, liver,
spleen, pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, large
intestine, urinary bladder
Integumentary System Functions Right Ans - Provide protection, regulate
temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D
Integumentary System Right Ans - Consists of skin, hair, nails, and sweat
glands
Skeletal System Functions Right Ans - Provides protection and support,
allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fats
Skeletal System Right Ans - Consists of bones, associated cartilages,
ligaments, and joints
Muscular System Functions Right Ans - Produces body movements,
maintains posture, and produces body heat
Muscular System Right Ans - Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton
by tendons
Lymphatic System Functions Right Ans - Removes foreign substances from
the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and
absorbs fats from the digestive tract
Lymphatic System Right Ans - Consists of the lymphatic vessels, lymph
nodes, and other lymphatic organs
,Respiratory System Functions Right Ans - Consists of the lungs and
respiratory passages
Respiratory System Right Ans - Consists of the lungs and respiratory
passages
Digestive System Functions Right Ans - Performs the mechanical and
chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of
wastes
Digestive System Right Ans - Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,
intestines, and accessory organ
Nervous System Functions Right Ans - A major regulatory system that
detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, and
intellectual functions
Nervous System Right Ans - Consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and
sensory receptors
Endocrine System Functions Right Ans - A major regulatory system that
influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions
Endocrine System Right Ans - Consists of glands, such as the pituitary, that
secrete hormones
Cardiovascular System Functions Right Ans - Transports nutrients, waste
products, gases, and hormones throughout the body; plays a role in the
immune response and regulation of body temperature
Cardiovascular System Right Ans - Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and
blood
Urinary System Functions Right Ans - Remove waste products from the
blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water
Urinary System Right Ans - Consists of the kidneys, urinary bladder, and
ducts that carry urine
, Female Reproductive System Functions Right Ans - Produces oocytes and
is the site of fertilization and fetal development; produces milk for newborn;
produces hormones that influence sexual function and behaviors
Female Reproductive System Right Ans - Consists of ovaries, vagina,
uterus, mammary glands, and associated structures
Male Reproductive System Functions Right Ans - Produces and transfers
sperm cells to the female and produces hormones that influence sexual
functions and behaviors
Male Reproductive System Right Ans - Consists of the testes, accessory
structures, ducts, and penis
Characteristics of Life Right Ans - Organization, Metabolism,
Responsiveness, Growth, Development, Differentiation, Morphogenesis,
Reproduction
Organization Right Ans - Condition in which there are specific relationships
and functions
Metabolism Right Ans - All chemical reactions of the body
Responsiveness Right Ans - Abiilty to sense changes and adjust
Growth Right Ans - Increases in size and/or number of cells
Development Right Ans - Changes in an organism over time
Differentiation Right Ans - Changes from general to specific
Morphogenesis Right Ans - Changes in shape of tissues, organs
Reproduction Right Ans - New cells or new organisms
Biomedical Research Right Ans - Shared characteristics between living
things drive research
Mammalian Research Right Ans - Furthers human surgery and medicine
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