Structure & Function of the Body Ed 16 Patton Ch 1

STRUCTURE &
FUNCTION OF THE BODY
ED 16 PATTON CH 1
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, Certainly! Here are the numbered questions and their answers based on the information you
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1. **What is anatomy?**

The study of an organism and the relationships of its parts; derived from two word parts
that mean "cutting apart"; dissection.



2. **What is dissection?**

The process of cutting the human body apart for learning.



3. **What is physiology?**

The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.



4. **What is the scientific method?**

A systematic approach to discovery involving proposing hypotheses, experimentation, and
forming theories or laws.



5. **What are experimental controls?**

Used to ensure that the test situation does not affect the results.



6. **What is a test group?**

The experimental group that is exposed to the variable in an experiment.



7. **What is a control group?**

The group that does not receive the experimental treatment.



8. **What is a theory or law?**

A hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence through supporting experiments.