BIOL 3301 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE (GRADED A+)
Gross Anatomy
macroscopic anatomy
investigates structures visible to naked eye
Systemic Anatomy
study of body systems
Regional Anatomy
Study of body regions
Surface Anatomy
superficial anatomical markings and internal body structures from the surface
Comparative Anatomy
anatomical similarities and differences in different species
Embryology
developmental changes from conception to birth
Microscopic Anatomy
specimens examined under microscope
Cytology
Division of microscopic anatomy
study of body cells and their internal structure
Histology
Division of microscopic anatomy
study of tissues
Pathologic Anatomy
Examines anatomic changes resulting from disease
Radiographic Anatomy
Investigates internal structures visualized by imaging procedures
Radiography
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
Computed Tomography (CT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Characteristics of Organisms
Organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, reproduction
Organization
Maintained by boundaries
separation between internal and external environments
Metabolism
All chemical reactions in body cells
Anabolism and Catabolism
Anabolism
Smaller molecules join to form larger ones
Catabolism
Large molecules separate into smaller ones
Growth and Development
Characteristic of organisms
Size and specialization increases
Responsiveness
Ability to sense and react to stimuli
Regulation
Adjust internal body function to accomodate environment changes
Homeostasis
Reproduction
At cellular level, division of cells for growth and repair
Production of offspring
Levels of Organization
Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Ventral Cavity
LATEST UPDATE (GRADED A+)
Gross Anatomy
macroscopic anatomy
investigates structures visible to naked eye
Systemic Anatomy
study of body systems
Regional Anatomy
Study of body regions
Surface Anatomy
superficial anatomical markings and internal body structures from the surface
Comparative Anatomy
anatomical similarities and differences in different species
Embryology
developmental changes from conception to birth
Microscopic Anatomy
specimens examined under microscope
Cytology
Division of microscopic anatomy
study of body cells and their internal structure
Histology
Division of microscopic anatomy
study of tissues
Pathologic Anatomy
Examines anatomic changes resulting from disease
Radiographic Anatomy
Investigates internal structures visualized by imaging procedures
Radiography
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
Computed Tomography (CT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Characteristics of Organisms
Organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, reproduction
Organization
Maintained by boundaries
separation between internal and external environments
Metabolism
All chemical reactions in body cells
Anabolism and Catabolism
Anabolism
Smaller molecules join to form larger ones
Catabolism
Large molecules separate into smaller ones
Growth and Development
Characteristic of organisms
Size and specialization increases
Responsiveness
Ability to sense and react to stimuli
Regulation
Adjust internal body function to accomodate environment changes
Homeostasis
Reproduction
At cellular level, division of cells for growth and repair
Production of offspring
Levels of Organization
Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Ventral Cavity
