Ivy Tech Anatomy and
Physiology Midterm Review
Study Guide 2026 2027
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subatomic particles protons, neutrons, and electrons that make up cells
Atom tiny particles that make up chemicals (hydrogen, carbon)
Molecule particles consisting of atoms joined together (water, glucose)
Macromolecule large particles consisting of molecules (DNA, protein)
Organelle functional part of a cell (mitochondrion, lysosome)
Cell basic unit of structure and function (muscle, nerve, blood cell)
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Tissue layer or mass of cells with specific function (adipose tissue)
Organ group of different tissues with a function (heart, kidney, stomach)
Organ System group of organs with common function (digestive system)
Organism composed of organ systems interacting (human)
Ultrasound (US) High-frequency sound waves that provide images of soft internal structures; used to obtain
sonogram of fetus in the uterus
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) magnetic field changes alignment and spin of certain types of atoms; provides high-
resolution images of internal structures, such as the brain
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Movement change in position of the body or of a body part; motion of an internal organ
Growth Increase in body without charge in shape
Reproduction Production of new organisms and new cells
Respiration obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods (Some forms of
life do not use oxygen in respiration)
Digestoin breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used
Absorption passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids
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