Topics of Anatomy - Answers -Major subdivisions of anatomy include gross anatomy,
microscopic anatomy and developmental anatomy.
2 Topics of Physiology - Answers -1. Physiology concerns the functioning of specific
organs or organ systems. Including cardiac physiology, renal physiology, and muscle
physiology.
2. Physiology is explained by chemical and physical properties.
Complimentary of Structure & Function (Anatomy & Physiology) - Answers -Anatomy
and physiology are inseparable and what a body can do depends on the unique and
architecture of its parts.
Levels of Structural Organization - Answers -Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ
System, and Organismal.
Integumentary System - Answers -Forms the external body covering, and protects
deeper tissues from injury. Synthesizes vitamin D, and houses cutaneous receptors (
Pain, Pressure, etc.) sweat and oil glands.
Skeletal System - Answers -Protects and supports the body's organs and provides a
framework the muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones.
Bones store minerals.
Muscular system - Answers -Allows Manipulation of the environment, locomotion and
facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat.
Nervous System - Answers -As the fast acting control system of the body, it responds to
internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands.
Endocrine System - Answers -Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such
as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Cardiovascular system - Answers -Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen,
carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.
Lymphatic System/Immunity - Answers -Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and
returns it to blood. Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells
involved in immunity. the immune response mounts the attack against foreign
substances within the body.
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