BIOL 1410 University of Manitoba
Questions and Answers
Anatomy - The study of internal and external body structures, the relationships
between those structures.
Gross Anatomy - Gross Anatomy is visible to the eye
Micro Anatomy - Micro Anatomy requires a microscope to see and includes cytology
and histology.
Cytology - Cytology is the study of cellular structure and function.
Histology - The study of tissues/groups of cells.
What are the 6 levels of organization in Anatomy? - Chemical, Cellular, Tissue,
Organ, Organ System, Organism
What is included at the chemical level? - Atoms and their formation into Molecules.
What is included at the cellular level? - Molecules form organelles which form cells.
What is a tissue - A group of similar cells with a common function.
What are the 4 types of tissues? - Neurons, Muscle, Epithelial, Connective
What are organs - 2 or more tissues working together for a common function.
What is an organ system? - Several related organs that work together to accomplish
a common purpose
What is an organism - all systems function together to maintain life.
Questions and Answers
Anatomy - The study of internal and external body structures, the relationships
between those structures.
Gross Anatomy - Gross Anatomy is visible to the eye
Micro Anatomy - Micro Anatomy requires a microscope to see and includes cytology
and histology.
Cytology - Cytology is the study of cellular structure and function.
Histology - The study of tissues/groups of cells.
What are the 6 levels of organization in Anatomy? - Chemical, Cellular, Tissue,
Organ, Organ System, Organism
What is included at the chemical level? - Atoms and their formation into Molecules.
What is included at the cellular level? - Molecules form organelles which form cells.
What is a tissue - A group of similar cells with a common function.
What are the 4 types of tissues? - Neurons, Muscle, Epithelial, Connective
What are organs - 2 or more tissues working together for a common function.
What is an organ system? - Several related organs that work together to accomplish
a common purpose
What is an organism - all systems function together to maintain life.
