Galen Theory A&P Exam 1 with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What is human anatomy? - ANSWER-Scientific study of the bodies structures
What is gross anatomy? - ANSWER-Study of structures that can be seen with the
naked eye
What is microscopic anatomy? - ANSWER-the study of structures that are too
small to be seen with the naked eye
What does microscopic anatomy include? - ANSWER-Cytology = the study of
cells and histology = the study of tissues
What is regional anatomy? - ANSWER-Study of interrelationships of all the
structures in a specific body region EX. abdomen
What is systemic anatomy? - ANSWER-The study of the structures that make up a
discrete body system
What is homeostasis? - ANSWER-The state of steady internal conditions
maintained by living things
What are the six levels of structural organization? - ANSWER-chemical, cellular,
tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
What is the chemical level? - ANSWER-atoms combine to form molecules
, What is the cellular level? - ANSWER-A variety of molecules combine to form the
fluid and organelles of a body cell
What is the tissue level? - ANSWER-A community of similar cells form a body
tissue
What is the organ level? - ANSWER-Two or more different tissues combine to
form an organ
What is the organ system level? - ANSWER-Organ systems consist of different
organs that work together closely to perform the functions of a body system
What is the organism level? - ANSWER-Many organ systems work harmoniously
together to perform the functions of an independent organism
What is the bodies largest organ system? - ANSWER-The integumentary system
What is metabolism? - ANSWER-The sun of all anabolic and catabolic reactions
that take place in the body, both anabolism and catabolism occur simultaneously
and continuously to keep you ALIVE
What is anabolism? - ANSWER-Where smaller simpler molecules combined into
larger more complex substances (BUILDS)
What is catabolism? - ANSWER-the breakdown of complex molecules in living
organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; (BREAKS)
What is physiology? - ANSWER-the study of function of the body - how the body
parts work and carry out their life sustaining activities
What are the requirements for human life? - ANSWER-Oxygen, nutrients,
temperature & atmospheric pressure
What is responsiveness? - ANSWER-The ability to adapt to changes in your
internal and external environments EX Increased body temperature = sweating
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