A&P: ch1

The smallest units of matter having the chemical properties of the element:

Atoms

Scientists who study the function of body parts:

Physiologists

T/F: Anatomists and Physiologists use the scientific method to explain and understand the workings of the body.

True

T/F: As the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex.

True

T/F: Physiology focuses on the molecular or cellular level to gain an understanding of how organ systems work.

True

Gross Anatomy is also known as:

macroscopic anatomy

Histology refers to:

the study of tissues

Scientists who study the structure and form of organisms:

Anatomists

The production of new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair is an example of:

Reproduction

When an organism senses and reacts to changes in their internal or external environments, this is an example of:

Responsiveness

Pathophysiology

is best described as investigating the relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury of that organ system

Anatomy is the study of what?

structure and form