Question

define anatomy v. physiology: (p.11)

“__ is always related to __”

levels of organization : (p. 12)

know the order of the levels of organization (show the increasing levels of complexity)

(least complex) subatomic particles--> __ --> --> --> --> --> --> --> __ -->organism (most complex)

please fill in the blanks for the following statements. 1. __ are the basic unit of life. 2. are a group of similar cells working together to perform a specialized function. 3. a system is defined as a group of two or more __ that work together to perform a function.

Explanation:

Part 1: Define Anatomy v. Physiology and the Relationship

Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts (e.g., organs, tissues, cells), while Physiology is the study of the function of those body parts (how they work). The relationship is that “Physiology is ALWAYS related to Anatomy” (or vice versa, but function depends on structure, so physiology ties to anatomical form).

The biological levels of organization, from least to most complex (after subatomic particles), follow: Subatomic Particles → Atoms (basic matter units) → Molecules (atoms bonded) → Organelles (cell structures) → Cells (basic life unit) → Tissues (similar cells) → Organs (tissues working) → Organ Systems (organs working) → Organism.

Answer:

First blank: Physiology (or Anatomy; contextually, “function relates to structure” makes “Physiology” relate to “Anatomy”).
Second blank: Anatomy (or Physiology; standardly, “Physiology (function) is related to Anatomy (structure)”).

Part 2: Levels of Organization (Increasing Complexity)