HSC 214 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Anatomy The study of the structure of the body.
Physiology The study of the functions of the body.
Surface Anatomy What is the structure from the surface.
Regional Anatomy What is in a region. (elbow)
Histology The study of tissues.
Cytology The study of single body cells and their internal structures.
Developmental Anatomy Looking at how things change from birth until death.
Comparative Anatomy Comparing different animals.
Radiographic Anatomy The study of relationships among internal structures visualized by medical
imagining procedures.
Surgical Anatomy Investigates the anatomic landmarks used before and after surgeries.
Embryology The study of the fetus.
Pathology Examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease.
Chemical or Molecular Level Simplest level
Atoms and molecules
Cellular Level Cells
Tissue Level Similar cells that perform a specialized function.
Extracellular products that carry a common function.
Organ Level Two or more tissues that work together.
Organ System Related organs that work together.
Organism Body systems functioning interdependently.
Integumentary System Skin and hair.
Protects, regulates temperature, cutaneous receptors, synthesizes vitamin D, and
prevents water loss.
, Skeletal System Skull and bone.
Supports and protects, hemopoiesis, stores calcium and phosphorus, and muscle
attachment.
Muscular System Muscles and tendons.
Movement and generation of heat.
Nervous System Brain, spinal cords, and nerves.
Controls movement, responds to stimuli, intelligence, memory, and
consciousness.
Endocrine System Hypothalamus, thymus, pancreas, kidney, testes, pineal gland, pituitary gland,
thyroid gland, and adrenal gland.
Secretes hormones, regulates body and cell growth, chemicals, and reproduction.
Cardiovascular System Heart and blood vessels.
Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases and picks up waste products.
Lymphatic System Lymph nodes and vessels, tonsils, spleen, and thymus.
Transports and filters lymph an initiates immune response.
Respiratory System Nasal cavity, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, larynx, and pharynx.
Responsible for the exchange of gases between blood and air in lungs.
Digestive System Oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, and intestines.
Mechanically and chemically digests food material, absorbs nutrients, and expels
waste.
Urinary System Kidney, ureter, urethra, and urinary bladder.
Filters blood and removes waste. Waste becomes urine and it is expelled.
Male Reproductive System Scrotom, penis, testis, urethra, prostate gland, and seminal vesicle.
Produces sperm and male hormones and transfers sperm to female.
Female Reproductive System Mammary glands, ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, and external genitalia.
Produces oocytes and female hormones, receives sperm from males, fertilization,
growth and development of embryo and uterus, and produces breast milk.
Anatomical Position Standing upright, feet parallel to the floor, head level and looking forward, arms
at sides, and palms facing forward.
Sagittal Plane Cut into right and left halves.
Frontal (Coronal) Plane Cut into front and back.
Cut into anterior and posterior.
Horizontal (Transverse) Plane Cut into top and bottom.
Cut into superior and inferior.
Cranial Cavity Encloses the brain.
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Anatomy The study of the structure of the body.
Physiology The study of the functions of the body.
Surface Anatomy What is the structure from the surface.
Regional Anatomy What is in a region. (elbow)
Histology The study of tissues.
Cytology The study of single body cells and their internal structures.
Developmental Anatomy Looking at how things change from birth until death.
Comparative Anatomy Comparing different animals.
Radiographic Anatomy The study of relationships among internal structures visualized by medical
imagining procedures.
Surgical Anatomy Investigates the anatomic landmarks used before and after surgeries.
Embryology The study of the fetus.
Pathology Examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease.
Chemical or Molecular Level Simplest level
Atoms and molecules
Cellular Level Cells
Tissue Level Similar cells that perform a specialized function.
Extracellular products that carry a common function.
Organ Level Two or more tissues that work together.
Organ System Related organs that work together.
Organism Body systems functioning interdependently.
Integumentary System Skin and hair.
Protects, regulates temperature, cutaneous receptors, synthesizes vitamin D, and
prevents water loss.
, Skeletal System Skull and bone.
Supports and protects, hemopoiesis, stores calcium and phosphorus, and muscle
attachment.
Muscular System Muscles and tendons.
Movement and generation of heat.
Nervous System Brain, spinal cords, and nerves.
Controls movement, responds to stimuli, intelligence, memory, and
consciousness.
Endocrine System Hypothalamus, thymus, pancreas, kidney, testes, pineal gland, pituitary gland,
thyroid gland, and adrenal gland.
Secretes hormones, regulates body and cell growth, chemicals, and reproduction.
Cardiovascular System Heart and blood vessels.
Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases and picks up waste products.
Lymphatic System Lymph nodes and vessels, tonsils, spleen, and thymus.
Transports and filters lymph an initiates immune response.
Respiratory System Nasal cavity, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, larynx, and pharynx.
Responsible for the exchange of gases between blood and air in lungs.
Digestive System Oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, and intestines.
Mechanically and chemically digests food material, absorbs nutrients, and expels
waste.
Urinary System Kidney, ureter, urethra, and urinary bladder.
Filters blood and removes waste. Waste becomes urine and it is expelled.
Male Reproductive System Scrotom, penis, testis, urethra, prostate gland, and seminal vesicle.
Produces sperm and male hormones and transfers sperm to female.
Female Reproductive System Mammary glands, ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, and external genitalia.
Produces oocytes and female hormones, receives sperm from males, fertilization,
growth and development of embryo and uterus, and produces breast milk.
Anatomical Position Standing upright, feet parallel to the floor, head level and looking forward, arms
at sides, and palms facing forward.
Sagittal Plane Cut into right and left halves.
Frontal (Coronal) Plane Cut into front and back.
Cut into anterior and posterior.
Horizontal (Transverse) Plane Cut into top and bottom.
Cut into superior and inferior.
Cranial Cavity Encloses the brain.
