Physiology Study Guide 1
Define anatomy and physiology; provide examples of each study - correct answer Anatomy is the
study of bodily structure. An example would be determining the structure of the heart and examining it.
Physiology is the study of bodily functions. An example would be determining the function of the heart
and evaluating it.
Describe and explain the importance of using anatomical position. - correct answer The purpose of
using anatomical positions is to have a specific standard of bodily positions to prevent confusion.
Everyone referring to the same view of the body allows it so everything can be labeled accurately from
the same viewpoint.
Explain directional terms and body planes by using examples. - correct answer Directional Terms are
used to precisely describe specific locations by dissection of the body. For Example, Medial meaning
towards the midline, makes it so someone can dissect the body and state that the ears are medial to the
nose. In this case, it gives specifically the location in relation to another. Body Planes are used to divide
the body into sections in order to describe the location and direction of body structures. For Example, to
discuss a part of the upper or lower body, a transverse plane may be referred to.
Describe the levels of structural organization in the human body - correct answer Chemical, Cellular,
Tissue, Organ, Organ System, and Organism Levels are the level of structural organization in the human
body. The chemical level is made up of atoms and molecules. The Cellular level is made up of organelles
or cells. The Tissue level is made up of multiple cells working together. The Organ level is made up of
bodily organs. The Organ System level is made up of different organ systems working together for an
overall purpose. The organism level is made up of a living organism.
Differentiate between the building block of matter (atom) and the building block of life (cell). - correct
answer A cell is a biological and an atom is a chemical unit. Cells are made up of molecules and
molecules are made up of atoms. An atom is the smallest building block of matter and specific atoms
can be transformed into a cell, which is the smallest building block of life.