12 Questions
What does the word 'anatomy' mean based on its Greek root?
To cut apart
Which branch of anatomy studies the larger structures of the body without magnification?
Gross anatomy
What does 'micro-' signify in the context of anatomy?
Small structures
What does physiology primarily focus on?
Studying functions
Which approach to anatomy involves studying all structures in a specific body region?
Regional anatomy
What is macroscopic anatomy also known as?
Gross anatomy
What is the primary focus of the scientific study of human physiology?
Structures and functions of the human body
Which term describes the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living organisms?
Homeostasis
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element?
Atom
Which structure in an atom is composed of protons and neutrons?
Nucleus
What is the cell membrane's primary function?
Separating a cell from its environment
Which term describes the process by which cells become specialized for specific functions?
Differentiation
Learn about the scientific study of the body's structures, from the small ones observed with a microscope to the larger structures that can be readily seen and measured. Discover how anatomy involves the identification and description of living things' structures.
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