Test Bank for Human Anatomy, 9th Edition Marieb
Anatomy - ANSWERSThe discipline of anatomy is important to understand the link between
human structure and function.
Anatomical Information - ANSWERSIt describes external and internal structures of the body and
considers probable function.
Histology - ANSWERSThe branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they
work together.
Cytology - ANSWERSThe analysis of the smallest units of life.
Surface Anatomy - ANSWERSThe anatomical specialty that refers to the study of general form
and superficial anatomical markings.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of all of the superficial and internal features in a
specific area of the body.
Systemic Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Embryology - ANSWERSThe study of the early processes during the first two months of
development from conception.
Radiography - ANSWERSThe study of structures through specialized imaging techniques, such as
ultrasounds or x-rays.
Gross Anatomical Specialties - ANSWERSIncludes radiographic and surgical anatomy.
,Clinical Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of anatomical features that may undergo recognizable
pathological changes during illness.
Cross-sectional Anatomy - ANSWERSA new subspecialty of gross anatomy as new advances,
such as computed tomography, have emerged.
Homeostatic Conditions - ANSWERSDisease is the failure to maintain homeostatic conditions.
Highest Level of Organization - ANSWERSThe highest level of organization is organs.
Pathology - ANSWERSThe study of disease.
Levels of Complexity - ANSWERSThe correct arrangement of items from highest to lowest level
of complexity is organism, organ system, tissue, cellular, chemical or molecular.
Basic Functions of Living Humans - ANSWERSInclude excretion, metabolism, growth and
differentiation, and movement.
Responsiveness - ANSWERSThe vital ability of an organism to take certain actions when changes
occur in its immediate environment.
Metabolism - ANSWERSRefers to all the chemical operations under way in the body.
Excretion - ANSWERSInvolves elimination of unnecessary or potentially harmful materials
metabolic waste from the body.
Growth and Differentiation - ANSWERSOften include specialization of individual cells, increase in
cell size, increase in cell numbers, and changes in form and function.
, skeletal system - ANSWERSSupport, protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, and blood cell
formation.
nervous system - ANSWERSDirecting immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating
the activities of other organ systems.
integumentary system - ANSWERSThe major functions are temperature control and protection
of the body from external environmental hazards.
blood cell production - ANSWERSThe primary site is within the skeletal system.
urinary system - ANSWERSComponents include ureters and kidneys.
organ systems - ANSWERSAnatomical units with related functions, formed by two or more
organs, often large enough to be studied without magnification, interdependent on each other.
thymus - ANSWERSThe primary function is to control the development and maintenance of one
class of lymphocytes.
kidneys - ANSWERSPrimary functions include forming and concentrating urine, regulating blood
pH and ion concentrations, and performing endocrine functions.
reproduction - ANSWERSThe process of creating subsequent generations, either unicellular or
multicellular.
differentiation - ANSWERSThe process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions.
Anatomy - ANSWERSThe discipline of anatomy is important to understand the link between
human structure and function.
Anatomical Information - ANSWERSIt describes external and internal structures of the body and
considers probable function.
Histology - ANSWERSThe branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they
work together.
Cytology - ANSWERSThe analysis of the smallest units of life.
Surface Anatomy - ANSWERSThe anatomical specialty that refers to the study of general form
and superficial anatomical markings.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of all of the superficial and internal features in a
specific area of the body.
Systemic Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Embryology - ANSWERSThe study of the early processes during the first two months of
development from conception.
Radiography - ANSWERSThe study of structures through specialized imaging techniques, such as
ultrasounds or x-rays.
Gross Anatomical Specialties - ANSWERSIncludes radiographic and surgical anatomy.
,Clinical Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of anatomical features that may undergo recognizable
pathological changes during illness.
Cross-sectional Anatomy - ANSWERSA new subspecialty of gross anatomy as new advances,
such as computed tomography, have emerged.
Homeostatic Conditions - ANSWERSDisease is the failure to maintain homeostatic conditions.
Highest Level of Organization - ANSWERSThe highest level of organization is organs.
Pathology - ANSWERSThe study of disease.
Levels of Complexity - ANSWERSThe correct arrangement of items from highest to lowest level
of complexity is organism, organ system, tissue, cellular, chemical or molecular.
Basic Functions of Living Humans - ANSWERSInclude excretion, metabolism, growth and
differentiation, and movement.
Responsiveness - ANSWERSThe vital ability of an organism to take certain actions when changes
occur in its immediate environment.
Metabolism - ANSWERSRefers to all the chemical operations under way in the body.
Excretion - ANSWERSInvolves elimination of unnecessary or potentially harmful materials
metabolic waste from the body.
Growth and Differentiation - ANSWERSOften include specialization of individual cells, increase in
cell size, increase in cell numbers, and changes in form and function.
, skeletal system - ANSWERSSupport, protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, and blood cell
formation.
nervous system - ANSWERSDirecting immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating
the activities of other organ systems.
integumentary system - ANSWERSThe major functions are temperature control and protection
of the body from external environmental hazards.
blood cell production - ANSWERSThe primary site is within the skeletal system.
urinary system - ANSWERSComponents include ureters and kidneys.
organ systems - ANSWERSAnatomical units with related functions, formed by two or more
organs, often large enough to be studied without magnification, interdependent on each other.
thymus - ANSWERSThe primary function is to control the development and maintenance of one
class of lymphocytes.
kidneys - ANSWERSPrimary functions include forming and concentrating urine, regulating blood
pH and ion concentrations, and performing endocrine functions.
reproduction - ANSWERSThe process of creating subsequent generations, either unicellular or
multicellular.
differentiation - ANSWERSThe process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions.
