Biology 107- What is Anatomy and Physiology?
What is homeostasis?
the ability to maintain a stable internal conditions although the enviornment changes
What are the basic survival needs?
nutrients, oxygen, water, appropriate temperature, and appropriate atmospheric pressure
List the levels of structural organization from smallest to largest
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
What is radiographic anatomy?
internal structures seen with an x-ray or specialized scans
What are the characteristics of a living organism?
maintain boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and growth
What is cytology?
the study of cells
What is embryology?
the study of development before birth
What is Physiology?
the study of function and activity in the body.
Describe gross anatomy
the study of large body structures
Describe microscopic anatomy
the study of small body structures
What is pathlogical anatomy?
the study of structural changes caused by illness
Describe developmental anatomy
the study of structural changes throughout life
What is Anatomy
the study of structures in the body and their relation to each other.
What is systemic anatomy?
the study of the body by structure
What is regional anatomy?
the study of the body in specific regions
What is histology?
the study of tissues
