A&Pac: (Chapter 01) An Introduction to
Anatomy and Physiology
Identify the oldest medical science. - ANS Anatomy is the oldest medical science. (pg 3)
Why is studying human anatomy and physiology important? - ANS Studying human anatomy
and physiology is important because understanding normal physiology assists in recognizing
when something abnormal occurs within the body.
(pg 3)
Define anatomy. - ANS Anatomy is the study of internal and external body structures. (pg 4)
Define physiology. - ANS Physiology is the study of how living organisms perform functions. (pg
4)
Define medical terminology. - ANS Is the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining
forms to construct anatomical, physiological, or medical terms. (pg 4)
Define eponym. - ANS An eponym is a commemorative name for a structure or clinical
condition that was originally named for a real or mythical person. (pg 4)
Name the book that serves as the international standard for anatomical vocabulary. - ANS The
book used as the international standard for anatomical vocabulary is the International
Anatomical Terminology.
(pg 4)
Describe how anatomy and physiology are closely related. - ANS Anatomy and physiology are
closely related because all specific functions are performed by specific structures. (pg 6)
What is the difference between gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy? - ANS Gross
anatomy (often referred to as macroscopic anatomy) studying body structures that can be seen
with the unaided eye. Microscopic anatomy is the study of body structures using a microscope
to magnify the objects. (pg 6)
Identify several specialties of physiology. - ANS Several specialties of physiology are cell
physiology,organ physiology, systemic physiology,and pathological physiology (pg 6)
Why is it difficult to separate anatomy from physiology. - ANS It is difficult to separate anatomy
from physiology because the structures of the body are so closely related to their functions; put
another way, function follows form. (pg )
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