16 Questions
What does anatomy study?
The structure and shape of the body and its parts
What does physiology study?
The physiological processes in the body
How are anatomy and physiology related?
Anatomy studies the body's structure, while physiology studies its functions
What do infants find fascinating about their bodies?
Where food goes when swallowed
Why do older children scream loudly when approached by medical personnel?
Fear of shots that sting
What upsets adults according to the text?
All of the above
What is the study of body structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye?
Histology
Which Greek words are used to derive the term 'anatomy'?
Tomy and ana
Why is the term 'anatomy' related most closely to gross anatomical studies?
As it involves dissecting preserved animals or their organs
What does physiology primarily focus on?
The study of how the body and its parts function
What determines what functions can take place in the body?
Anatomy
Which organ system does neurophysiology primarily explain?
Nervous system
What is the main function of the cardiac physiology?
Studying the function of the heart as a muscular pump to keep blood flowing throughout the body
What does the relationship between anatomy and physiology aim to make meaningful?
Understanding how different organ systems interact to sustain life
What organ system can exchange gases and provide oxygen to the body due to thin walls of air sacs?
Respiratory system
At what level of structural organization are atoms considered as tiny building blocks?
Chemical level
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