1) Which term describes the study of the functions of body structures?
a) anatomy
b) physiology
c) endocrinology
d) histology
e) immunology
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Study Objective 1: SO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology, and name several branches of these
sciences.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Defined
2) Which term defines a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function?
a) tissue
b) organ
c) molecules
d) compounds
e) organism
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Study Objective 1: SO 1.2 Identify the organ systems and major organs of the human body and
describe their locations and functions.
Study Objective 2: SO 1.2.1 Describe the body’s six levels of structural organization.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.2 Levels of Structural Organization and Body Systems.
3) Which term refers to the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body?
a) metabolism
b) anabolism
c) catabolism
, d) auscultation
e) palpation
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Study Objective 1: SO 1.3.1 Define the important life processes of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.3 Characteristics of the Living Human Organism
Question type: Essay
4) List the basic processes of life.
Answer:
Difficulty: Medium
Study Objective 1: SO 1.3.1 Define the important life processes of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.3 Characteristics of the Living Human Organism
Solution: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth,
differentiation and reproduction.
Question type: Multiple Choice
5) The two organ systems that regulate and maintain homeostasis are the
a) cardiovascular and integumentary systems.
b) nervous and endocrine systems.
c) cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
d) respiratory and muscular systems.
e) urinary and integumentary systems.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Study Objective 1: SO 1.4 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Study Objective 2: SO 1.4.1 Define homeostasis.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis
6) Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues and directly affects the
proper functioning of cells?
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