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Anatomy and Physiology Exam Questions and Answers: A Comprehensive Review, Exams of Anatomy

A series of questions and answers covering key concepts in anatomy and physiology. it's a valuable resource for students to test their understanding of the structure and function of the human body, from the cellular level to organ systems. The q&a format facilitates self-assessment and knowledge reinforcement, making it ideal for exam preparation or general review.

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Anatomy and Physiology, chapter 1 exam Questions and Answers
Anatomy ✔✔study of structure and shape of body parts and their relationship to one another
Physiology ✔✔Study of how the body and its body parts work and function
Relationship between Anatomy and Physiology ✔✔structure determines what function can occur,
What occurs if the structure of a body part changes ? ✔✔The function changes
The cell ✔✔smallest unit of life and varies in size and shape
Tissue ✔✔consist of similar cells that have a common function
Tissue types ✔✔epithelial, connective, muscular and neuronal
Organ ✔✔composed of two or more tissue types and performs a specific function for the body
organ level of organization ✔✔extremely complex functions become possible
Organ system ✔✔group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose
Organism ✔✔represents the highest level of structural organization and consists of the 11 organs
systems
Levels of Structural organization sequence ✔✔chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level,
organ system level and organism level
Integumentary system ✔✔the external covering of the body, the skin
Function of integumentary sytem ✔✔waterproofs and protects, helps regulate body temperature and
communicates to the body through temperature, pressure and pain receptors
Components of the Skeletal system ✔✔bones, cartlidges, ligaments and joints
Functions of the Skeletal system ✔✔protective function, formation of blood cells, storehouse of
minerals
Components of the Muscalur system ✔✔skeletal muscles
Functions of the Muscalur system ✔✔mobility, manupilation of environment around it
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Anatomy and Physiology, chapter 1 exam Questions and Answers

Anatomy ✔✔study of structure and shape of body parts and their relationship to one another Physiology ✔✔Study of how the body and its body parts work and function Relationship between Anatomy and Physiology ✔✔structure determines what function can occur, What occurs if the structure of a body part changes? ✔✔The function changes The cell ✔✔smallest unit of life and varies in size and shape Tissue ✔✔consist of similar cells that have a common function Tissue types ✔✔epithelial, connective, muscular and neuronal Organ ✔✔composed of two or more tissue types and performs a specific function for the body organ level of organization ✔✔extremely complex functions become possible Organ system ✔✔group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose Organism ✔✔represents the highest level of structural organization and consists of the 11 organs systems Levels of Structural organization sequence ✔✔chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level and organism level Integumentary system ✔✔the external covering of the body, the skin Function of integumentary sytem ✔✔waterproofs and protects, helps regulate body temperature and communicates to the body through temperature, pressure and pain receptors Components of the Skeletal system ✔✔bones, cartlidges, ligaments and joints Functions of the Skeletal system ✔✔protective function, formation of blood cells, storehouse of minerals Components of the Muscalur system ✔✔skeletal muscles Functions of the Muscalur system ✔✔mobility, manupilation of environment around it

Components of the Nervous System ✔✔brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors Functions of the Nervous system ✔✔allow body to respond to inside and outside stimuli Componets of the Endocrine system ✔✔endocrine glands : parathyroids, adrenals, thymus, pancreas, pineal, ovaries and testes Functions of the Endocrine system ✔✔instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, sexual function and reproductive processes Components of the Cardiovascular system ✔✔heart and blood vessels Functions of the Cardiovascular system ✔✔getting oxygen into the body and delivering it to the tissues that needed it Components of the Lymphatic system ✔✔lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen and tonsils Functions of the lymphatic system ✔✔return fluid leaked from blood, cleansing blood and immunity Functions of the Respiratory system ✔✔keep body constantly supplied with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide Components of the Respiratory system ✔✔nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs Functions of the Digestive system ✔✔break down food and deliver the products to the blood for dispersal to the body cells Components of the Digestive system ✔✔mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines and rectum Functions of the Urinary system ✔✔removes nitrogen containing waste from the blood and flushes them from the body in urine, regulate acid base balance of the blood Components of the Urinary system ✔✔kidneys, ureters, bladder, uretha Functions of the Reproductive system ✔✔delivering offsprings Components of the Female Reproductive system ✔✔ovaries, uterine tubesm uterus and vagina Components of the Male Reproductive system ✔✔scrotum, penis, accessory glands and duct system