BIO 201 Chapter Question Exam One
(CH. 1, 2, &3)
What is the difference between anatomy & physiology? How do these two sciences
support each other? - answer Anatomy is the study of human structure.
Physiology is the study of function.
A&P form a foundation for advanced study in Healthcare, exercise, physiology,
pathophysiology, & other related fields.
Name a method that would be used to listening to a patient's heart murmur. - answer
Auscultation with a stethoscope
Name a method that would be used to study the microscopic structure of the liver: -
answer Histology
Name a method that would be used for microscopically examining liver tissue for signs
of hepatitis. - answer Histopathology
Name a method that would be used for learning about the blood vessels on a cadaver. -
answerdissection
Name a method that would be used to perform a breast self-examination. -
answerpalpitation
In what way did the followers of Galen disregard his advice? - answerGalen made it
clear that he did not know everything there was to know about the human body because
he did not have the ability to dissect the human body. He mostly had to make inferences
based on his dissection of animals. He told those who were studying and teaching to
make new observations and trust their own findings, however they disregarded this by
continuing to teach students about what they read in Aristotle's work and his work. The
advice applies to me when reading this book by encouraging me to make my own
observations during dissection lab and compare my findings to their works in order to
notice the similarities but also note new discoveries.
Describe two ways in which Vesalius improved medical education and set standards
that remain relevant today. - answer1. Vesalius improved medical education by
performing dissections himself instead of letting a barber surgeon do it while he just sits
and reads from Galen and Aristotle. He would do the dissections himself and point out
the parts in which Galen was wrong about Anatomy.
, 2. He published a more accurate text of illustrations for teaching anatomy. He also
published the first Atlas of anatomy that set the standard for new and updated atlases
used today.
How is our concept of human form and function today affected by inventors from the
17th century to the 19th century? - answerOur concept of human form and function is
based off of previous findings made by inventors and physicians. The more they
discover the more they change concepts and illustrations of human anatomy. Inventions
of microscopes and improvements upon those microscopes have allowed us to see and
learn more about anatomy on a molecular level. Cell theory especially. The 17th and
19th century scientists also pioneered the way we think about science. AKA we learned
to replace superstition and assumptions with exploration, discovery, and appreciation
for natural law. We learned the right questions to ask in order to learn.
Describe the general process involved in the inductive method. - answerDescribed by
Francis Bacon
Making numerous observations until one becomes confident in drawing generalizations
& predictions.
Knowledge of anatomy obtained by this method.
Proof in Science
Reliable observations repeatedly confirmed.
Not falsified by any credible observation
"Proof beyond a reasonable doubt"
*** Make numerous observations until you feel confident in drawing generalizations and
predictions from them.
Describe some sources of potential bias in biomedical research and how to minimize
such bias. - answerUnderstand experimenter bias and purpose of double-blind method
of research.
Is there more information in an individual scientific fact or in a theory? - answerThere is
more accurate information in a fact because it has been proven multiple times while a
theory is educated speculation.
Define adaptation & selection pressure. Why are these concepts important in
understanding human anatomy & physiology? - answerAdaptation is a feature of an
organism's anatomy, physiology, and behavior that has evolved in response to selection
pressures and enabled the organism to cope with challenges of its environment.
Selection pressures are natural forces that promote the reproductive success of certain
individuals more than others.
(CH. 1, 2, &3)
What is the difference between anatomy & physiology? How do these two sciences
support each other? - answer Anatomy is the study of human structure.
Physiology is the study of function.
A&P form a foundation for advanced study in Healthcare, exercise, physiology,
pathophysiology, & other related fields.
Name a method that would be used to listening to a patient's heart murmur. - answer
Auscultation with a stethoscope
Name a method that would be used to study the microscopic structure of the liver: -
answer Histology
Name a method that would be used for microscopically examining liver tissue for signs
of hepatitis. - answer Histopathology
Name a method that would be used for learning about the blood vessels on a cadaver. -
answerdissection
Name a method that would be used to perform a breast self-examination. -
answerpalpitation
In what way did the followers of Galen disregard his advice? - answerGalen made it
clear that he did not know everything there was to know about the human body because
he did not have the ability to dissect the human body. He mostly had to make inferences
based on his dissection of animals. He told those who were studying and teaching to
make new observations and trust their own findings, however they disregarded this by
continuing to teach students about what they read in Aristotle's work and his work. The
advice applies to me when reading this book by encouraging me to make my own
observations during dissection lab and compare my findings to their works in order to
notice the similarities but also note new discoveries.
Describe two ways in which Vesalius improved medical education and set standards
that remain relevant today. - answer1. Vesalius improved medical education by
performing dissections himself instead of letting a barber surgeon do it while he just sits
and reads from Galen and Aristotle. He would do the dissections himself and point out
the parts in which Galen was wrong about Anatomy.
, 2. He published a more accurate text of illustrations for teaching anatomy. He also
published the first Atlas of anatomy that set the standard for new and updated atlases
used today.
How is our concept of human form and function today affected by inventors from the
17th century to the 19th century? - answerOur concept of human form and function is
based off of previous findings made by inventors and physicians. The more they
discover the more they change concepts and illustrations of human anatomy. Inventions
of microscopes and improvements upon those microscopes have allowed us to see and
learn more about anatomy on a molecular level. Cell theory especially. The 17th and
19th century scientists also pioneered the way we think about science. AKA we learned
to replace superstition and assumptions with exploration, discovery, and appreciation
for natural law. We learned the right questions to ask in order to learn.
Describe the general process involved in the inductive method. - answerDescribed by
Francis Bacon
Making numerous observations until one becomes confident in drawing generalizations
& predictions.
Knowledge of anatomy obtained by this method.
Proof in Science
Reliable observations repeatedly confirmed.
Not falsified by any credible observation
"Proof beyond a reasonable doubt"
*** Make numerous observations until you feel confident in drawing generalizations and
predictions from them.
Describe some sources of potential bias in biomedical research and how to minimize
such bias. - answerUnderstand experimenter bias and purpose of double-blind method
of research.
Is there more information in an individual scientific fact or in a theory? - answerThere is
more accurate information in a fact because it has been proven multiple times while a
theory is educated speculation.
Define adaptation & selection pressure. Why are these concepts important in
understanding human anatomy & physiology? - answerAdaptation is a feature of an
organism's anatomy, physiology, and behavior that has evolved in response to selection
pressures and enabled the organism to cope with challenges of its environment.
Selection pressures are natural forces that promote the reproductive success of certain
individuals more than others.
