Anatomy asks what and where; physiology asks how.
1. Which branch of science focuses on the structure of the human body and the relationships between its parts?
2. A student investigates how the heart contracts and pumps blood under normal conditions. Which field is the student applying?
3. Which sequence correctly orders the levels of organization from simplest to most complex?
What does Anatomy study in the human body?
The structure and relationships of its different parts.
What does Physiology study in the human body?
The normal functions and workings of its parts.
What is the first level in the human body's organization?
Atoms.
What level comes after cells in the body's organization?
Tissues.
What is the highest level of organization in the human body?
The organism.
What is the anatomical position used for in anatomy?
It is the standard reference position to describe body part relationships.
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