MCPHS A&P 1 - EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS A COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
Microscopic anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Includes cytology and
histology; structures that must be examined with a microscope
Cell Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Exams processes in cells
Systemic Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Functions of organ systems
Nuerophysiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Focuses on the nervous system
Cardiovascular Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--The heart and blood
vessels
Pathology --CORRECT ANSWER--Structural and functional changes caused
by disease
Exercise Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Changes in structure and
function caused by exercise
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,Chemical Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Interaction of atoms
Cell Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Structural and functional unit of living
organisms
Tissue Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Group of similar cells and the materials
surrounding them
Organ Level --CORRECT ANSWER--One or more tissues functioning together
Organ System Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Group of organs functioning
together
Organism level --CORRECT ANSWER--Any Living Thing
Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Scientific discipline that investigates the
body's structure
Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Scientific investigation of the processes or
functions of living things
Systemic Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Studied system by system
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,Surface Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--External form and relation to deeper
structures as x-ray in anatomic imaging
Cytology --CORRECT ANSWER--Cellular anatomy
Histology --CORRECT ANSWER--Study of tissues
Structural and Functional Organization of the Human Body --CORRECT
ANSWER--atoms -> molecules -> cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system ->
organism
Major Organs of the Body --CORRECT ANSWER--Brain, spinal cord, lung,
heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine,
large intestine, urinary bladder
Integumentary System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Provide protection,
regulate temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D
Integumentary System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of skin, hair, nails,
and sweat glands
Skeletal System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Provides protection and
support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and
fats
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, Skeletal System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of bones, associated
cartilages, ligaments, and joints
Muscular System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Produces body
movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat
Muscular System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of muscles attached to the
skeleton by tendons
Lymphatic System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Removes foreign
substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid
balance, and absorbs fats from the digestive tract
Lymphatic System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lymphatic vessels,
lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs
Respiratory System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lungs
and respiratory passages
Respiratory System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lungs and
respiratory passages
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CORRECT ANSWERS A COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
Microscopic anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Includes cytology and
histology; structures that must be examined with a microscope
Cell Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Exams processes in cells
Systemic Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Functions of organ systems
Nuerophysiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Focuses on the nervous system
Cardiovascular Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--The heart and blood
vessels
Pathology --CORRECT ANSWER--Structural and functional changes caused
by disease
Exercise Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Changes in structure and
function caused by exercise
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,Chemical Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Interaction of atoms
Cell Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Structural and functional unit of living
organisms
Tissue Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Group of similar cells and the materials
surrounding them
Organ Level --CORRECT ANSWER--One or more tissues functioning together
Organ System Level --CORRECT ANSWER--Group of organs functioning
together
Organism level --CORRECT ANSWER--Any Living Thing
Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Scientific discipline that investigates the
body's structure
Physiology --CORRECT ANSWER--Scientific investigation of the processes or
functions of living things
Systemic Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--Studied system by system
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,Surface Anatomy --CORRECT ANSWER--External form and relation to deeper
structures as x-ray in anatomic imaging
Cytology --CORRECT ANSWER--Cellular anatomy
Histology --CORRECT ANSWER--Study of tissues
Structural and Functional Organization of the Human Body --CORRECT
ANSWER--atoms -> molecules -> cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system ->
organism
Major Organs of the Body --CORRECT ANSWER--Brain, spinal cord, lung,
heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine,
large intestine, urinary bladder
Integumentary System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Provide protection,
regulate temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D
Integumentary System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of skin, hair, nails,
and sweat glands
Skeletal System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Provides protection and
support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and
fats
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, Skeletal System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of bones, associated
cartilages, ligaments, and joints
Muscular System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Produces body
movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat
Muscular System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of muscles attached to the
skeleton by tendons
Lymphatic System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Removes foreign
substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid
balance, and absorbs fats from the digestive tract
Lymphatic System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lymphatic vessels,
lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs
Respiratory System Functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lungs
and respiratory passages
Respiratory System --CORRECT ANSWER--Consists of the lungs and
respiratory passages
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