Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and
Function (10th Ed) – Updated Chapters 1-29
Exam Bank with Verified Answers
Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of body structure
Physiology - ANSWERSThe study of body function
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERSStudy of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - ANSWERSstructures too small to be seen with the naked eye
developmental anatomy - ANSWERStraces structural changes that occur in the body throughout
the life span
Cytology - ANSWERSstudy of structure and function of cells
Histology - ANSWERSthe study of the microscopic structure of tissues
Molecule - ANSWERStwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
Metabolism - ANSWERSthe chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to
maintain life.
Catabolic - ANSWERSA process in which large molecules are broken down
, Anabolic - ANSWERSA process in which large molecules are built from small molecules
Stimuli - ANSWERSa thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or
tissue.
body cavity - ANSWERSA fluid-containing space between the digestive tract and the body wall.
Serosa - ANSWERSserous membrane
serous fluid - ANSWERSA clear, watery fluid secreted by the cells of a serous membrane.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSspecific regions of the body such as the head or chest
systemic anatomy - ANSWERSstudies the anatomy of each functional body system
surface anatomy - ANSWERSthe study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin
surface
levels of organization from simple to most complex - ANSWERSchemical, organelle, cells,
tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
integumentary system - ANSWERSConsists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
skeletal system - ANSWERSProtects and supports body organs and provides a framework the
muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints
Muscular System - ANSWERSConsists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to
bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint
Function (10th Ed) – Updated Chapters 1-29
Exam Bank with Verified Answers
Anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of body structure
Physiology - ANSWERSThe study of body function
Gross Anatomy - ANSWERSStudy of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - ANSWERSstructures too small to be seen with the naked eye
developmental anatomy - ANSWERStraces structural changes that occur in the body throughout
the life span
Cytology - ANSWERSstudy of structure and function of cells
Histology - ANSWERSthe study of the microscopic structure of tissues
Molecule - ANSWERStwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
Metabolism - ANSWERSthe chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to
maintain life.
Catabolic - ANSWERSA process in which large molecules are broken down
, Anabolic - ANSWERSA process in which large molecules are built from small molecules
Stimuli - ANSWERSa thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or
tissue.
body cavity - ANSWERSA fluid-containing space between the digestive tract and the body wall.
Serosa - ANSWERSserous membrane
serous fluid - ANSWERSA clear, watery fluid secreted by the cells of a serous membrane.
Regional Anatomy - ANSWERSspecific regions of the body such as the head or chest
systemic anatomy - ANSWERSstudies the anatomy of each functional body system
surface anatomy - ANSWERSthe study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin
surface
levels of organization from simple to most complex - ANSWERSchemical, organelle, cells,
tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
integumentary system - ANSWERSConsists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
skeletal system - ANSWERSProtects and supports body organs and provides a framework the
muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints
Muscular System - ANSWERSConsists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to
bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint
