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APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Exam
1 Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
anatomy Ans: study of structure and form; derived from Greek word
Anatome which means to cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure
and form of organims studying the relationships among parts of the body
and the structure of individual organs
physiology Ans: the study of function of the body parts; physiologists
examine how organs and body systems function under normal
circumstances as well as how their functions are altered with medication or
disease
branches of anatomy Ans: microscopic- structures that cannot be observed
to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,;
macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the
body as a complete unit)
embryology Ans: discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring
from conception to birth
comparative A&P Ans: examines similarities and differences of anatomy and
physiology of different species
pathophysiology Ans: relationship between the functioning of an organ
system and disease or injury to that organ system
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basic qualities of life Ans: organization- each organism has a complex
structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body;
anabolism (smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules
are broken down to smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its
environment and often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of
environmental changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a
consistent internal environment
organization of the human body Ans: chemical level- consists of atoms,
molecules, macromolecules, and organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from
chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work
together for specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and
acheive a common function
anterior Ans: in front of
posterior Ans: in back of
dorsal Ans: on the backside of the human body
ventral Ans: on the belly side of the human body
superior Ans: closer to the head
inferior Ans: closer to the feet
deep Ans: on the inside
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Ivy Tech Community College
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Exam
1 Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
anatomy Ans: study of structure and form; derived from Greek word
Anatome which means to cut apart or dissect; Anatomists study structure
and form of organims studying the relationships among parts of the body
and the structure of individual organs
physiology Ans: the study of function of the body parts; physiologists
examine how organs and body systems function under normal
circumstances as well as how their functions are altered with medication or
disease
branches of anatomy Ans: microscopic- structures that cannot be observed
to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,;
macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the
body as a complete unit)
embryology Ans: discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring
from conception to birth
comparative A&P Ans: examines similarities and differences of anatomy and
physiology of different species
pathophysiology Ans: relationship between the functioning of an organ
system and disease or injury to that organ system
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basic qualities of life Ans: organization- each organism has a complex
structure and order
metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body;
anabolism (smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger molecules
are broken down to smaller)
growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its
environment and often grows and develops
responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli
regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face of
environmental changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to maintain a
consistent internal environment
organization of the human body Ans: chemical level- consists of atoms,
molecules, macromolecules, and organelles
cell level- consists of cells, made up of structures and molecules from
chemical level
tissue level- made up of tissues which are made of cells
organ level- made up of organs made up of 2-3 tissue types that work
together for specific, complex functions
organ system level- organs that work together to coordinate activities and
acheive a common function
anterior Ans: in front of
posterior Ans: in back of
dorsal Ans: on the backside of the human body
ventral Ans: on the belly side of the human body
superior Ans: closer to the head
inferior Ans: closer to the feet
deep Ans: on the inside
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