TCC: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Exam Questions with Detailed Solutions
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anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-study of structure body parts and their relationship to
others
physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of function of the body; how body parts work
and to carry out life sustaining activities
anatomical terminology includes - CORRECT ANSWER-observe, manipulate palpate,
auscultate
gross anatomy (macroscopic) - CORRECT ANSWER-regional anatomy, systemic
anatomy, surface anatomy
microscopic anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-cytology, histology
cytology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of cells
histology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of tissues
developmental anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-embryology
physiology is focused on what three ideas - CORRECT ANSWER-organ systems,
cellular and molecular levels, understanding chemistry and physics
levels of organization (from micro to macro) - CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals, cells,
tissues, organs, organ system, organism
, Integumentary System function (largest organ system) (7) - CORRECT ANSWER-forms
external body covering, protects deeper tissue from injury, synthesizes Vitamin D body
temperature regulation, site of cutaneous receptors, blood reservoir, excretion
Integumentary System structures - CORRECT ANSWER-epidermis, dermis, hair and
nails, cutaneous receptors, sudoriferious, sebaceous glands
Skeletal System structures - CORRECT ANSWER-bones, cartilage, tendons, ligament,
joint
Skeletal System function (6) - CORRECT ANSWER-protects body's organs, provides
framework for muscles, bone stores minerals, blood cells is formed in red marrow of the
bone, fat is stored in yellow marrow of bone, hormone production
Muscular System structure - CORRECT ANSWER-skeletal muscles
Nervous System function (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-fast acting control system of body,
works through transmission of electrical signals, integrates sensory input with motor
output, responds to internal and external changes by acting muscles and glands
Muscular System function (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-produces movement that allows
manipulation of environment and facial expression, maintains posture/body position,
stabilizes joints, produces heat
Nervous System structures - CORRECT ANSWER-brain, spinal cord, nerves
Endocrine System (3) - CORRECT ANSWER-glands produces hormones or chemical
messengers to send to the blood, slower acting control system of the body, regulates
processes such as growth, development (metabolic processes)
Endocrine system structures - CORRECT ANSWER-pineal gland, pituitary gland,
thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, testis, ovaries
