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Anatomy and physiology - EXAM Questions
and Answers 2026 Latest Update
1basic functions of all living things Ans: -
responsiveness
-growth
-reproduction
-movement
-metabolism
anatomy Ans: structure
-cutting open
study of the structure of the human body
-external and internal
-physical relationships between body parts
physiology Ans: study of function of anatomical structure
-how organs work separate and together
gross anatomy Ans: include:
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,-surface anatomy: what you can see on surface, study of general
form and superficial markings
-regional anatomy: study of all superficial and internal features of
a specific region of the body
systemic anatomy: study of the structure of major organ systems
microscopic anatomy Ans: includes:
-cytology: study of cells
-histology: study of tissues and organs under a microscope
levels of organization ** Ans: -molecule-cell-tissue-organ-organ
system- organism
levels of organization : chemical level Ans: -Atoms are the smallest
stable units of matter
-Atoms combine to form molecules
-Molecular shape defines function
levels of organization : cellular level Ans: -Cells are the smallest
living units
-Cellular structures have specific functions
-Different cell types have different functions
levels of organization:
tissue level Ans: -A collection of cells working together to perform
a specific function
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, -4 basic tissue types
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
levels of organization:
organ level Ans: Organ: Two or more tissues working together to
perform specific functions
levels of organization:
organ system level Ans: Two or more organs working together to
perform specific functions
levels of organization:
organism level Ans: all organ systems working together to
maintain health
the integumentary system Ans: -skin
-Protects against
environmental hazards
-Helps control body temperature
-Sensory information
the skeletal system Ans: -bones
-Provides support
-Protects tissues
-Stores minerals
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Anatomy and physiology - EXAM Questions
and Answers 2026 Latest Update
1basic functions of all living things Ans: -
responsiveness
-growth
-reproduction
-movement
-metabolism
anatomy Ans: structure
-cutting open
study of the structure of the human body
-external and internal
-physical relationships between body parts
physiology Ans: study of function of anatomical structure
-how organs work separate and together
gross anatomy Ans: include:
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,-surface anatomy: what you can see on surface, study of general
form and superficial markings
-regional anatomy: study of all superficial and internal features of
a specific region of the body
systemic anatomy: study of the structure of major organ systems
microscopic anatomy Ans: includes:
-cytology: study of cells
-histology: study of tissues and organs under a microscope
levels of organization ** Ans: -molecule-cell-tissue-organ-organ
system- organism
levels of organization : chemical level Ans: -Atoms are the smallest
stable units of matter
-Atoms combine to form molecules
-Molecular shape defines function
levels of organization : cellular level Ans: -Cells are the smallest
living units
-Cellular structures have specific functions
-Different cell types have different functions
levels of organization:
tissue level Ans: -A collection of cells working together to perform
a specific function
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, -4 basic tissue types
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
levels of organization:
organ level Ans: Organ: Two or more tissues working together to
perform specific functions
levels of organization:
organ system level Ans: Two or more organs working together to
perform specific functions
levels of organization:
organism level Ans: all organ systems working together to
maintain health
the integumentary system Ans: -skin
-Protects against
environmental hazards
-Helps control body temperature
-Sensory information
the skeletal system Ans: -bones
-Provides support
-Protects tissues
-Stores minerals
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