HOLE'S ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1
CHAPTERS 1-3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULLY SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ anatomy. Answer: structure
-cutting open
study of the structure of the human body
-external and internal
-physical relationships between body parts
◉ physiology. Answer: study of function of anatomical structure
-how organs work separate and together
◉ gross anatomy. Answer: include:
-surface anatomy: what you can see on surface, study of general
form and superficial markings
-regional anatomy: study of all superficial and internal features of a
specific region of the body
systemic anatomy: study of the structure of major organ systems
◉ microscopic anatomy. Answer: includes:
,-cytology: study of cells
-histology: study of tissues and organs under a microscope
◉ levels of organization **. Answer: -molecule-cell-tissue-organ-
organ system- organism
◉ levels of organization : chemical level. Answer: -Atoms are the
smallest stable units of matter
-Atoms combine to form molecules
-Molecular shape defines function
◉ levels of organization : cellular level. Answer: -Cells are the
smallest living units
-Cellular structures have specific functions
-Different cell types have different functions
◉ levels of organization:
tissue level. Answer: -A collection of cells working together to
perform a specific function
-4 basic tissue types
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
◉ levels of organization:
, organ level. Answer: Organ: Two or more tissues working together
to perform specific functions
◉ levels of organization:
organ system level. Answer: Two or more organs working together
to perform specific functions
◉ levels of organization:
organism level. Answer: all organ systems working together to
maintain health
◉ the integumentary system. Answer: -skin
-Protects against
environmental hazards
-Helps control body temperature
-Sensory information
◉ the skeletal system. Answer: -bones
-Provides support
-Protects tissues
-Stores minerals
-Forms blood cells
CHAPTERS 1-3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULLY SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ anatomy. Answer: structure
-cutting open
study of the structure of the human body
-external and internal
-physical relationships between body parts
◉ physiology. Answer: study of function of anatomical structure
-how organs work separate and together
◉ gross anatomy. Answer: include:
-surface anatomy: what you can see on surface, study of general
form and superficial markings
-regional anatomy: study of all superficial and internal features of a
specific region of the body
systemic anatomy: study of the structure of major organ systems
◉ microscopic anatomy. Answer: includes:
,-cytology: study of cells
-histology: study of tissues and organs under a microscope
◉ levels of organization **. Answer: -molecule-cell-tissue-organ-
organ system- organism
◉ levels of organization : chemical level. Answer: -Atoms are the
smallest stable units of matter
-Atoms combine to form molecules
-Molecular shape defines function
◉ levels of organization : cellular level. Answer: -Cells are the
smallest living units
-Cellular structures have specific functions
-Different cell types have different functions
◉ levels of organization:
tissue level. Answer: -A collection of cells working together to
perform a specific function
-4 basic tissue types
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
◉ levels of organization:
, organ level. Answer: Organ: Two or more tissues working together
to perform specific functions
◉ levels of organization:
organ system level. Answer: Two or more organs working together
to perform specific functions
◉ levels of organization:
organism level. Answer: all organ systems working together to
maintain health
◉ the integumentary system. Answer: -skin
-Protects against
environmental hazards
-Helps control body temperature
-Sensory information
◉ the skeletal system. Answer: -bones
-Provides support
-Protects tissues
-Stores minerals
-Forms blood cells
