Ch 1-3 Anatomy & Physiology Openstax
Review Questions with answers
Which of the following specialties might focus on studying
all of the structures of the ankle and foot?
1. regional anatomy
2. microscopic anatomy
3. systemic anatomy
4. muscle anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔regional
anatomy
A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and
fluids during a marathon run. This scientist is most likely
a(n) ________.
1. microscopic anatomist
2. systemic anatomist
3. exercise physiologist
4. regional physiologist - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔exercise
physiologist
The smallest independently functioning unit of an
organism is a(n) ________.
1. Cell
,2. tissue
3. molecule
4. organ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cell
A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific
function is an ________.
1. organism
2. organelle
3. organ
4. organ system - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔organ
The body system responsible for structural support and
movement is the ________.
1. skeletal system
2. muscular system
3. endocrine system
4. cardiovascular system - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔skeletal system
Metabolism can be defined as the ________.
1. adjustment by an organism to external or internal
changes
, 2. process whereby all unspecialized cells become
specialized to
perform distinct functions
3. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-
out cells
4. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔sum of all chemical reactions in
an organism
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule
because it ________.
1. is the result of catabolism
2. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
3. stores energy for use by body cells
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stores energy
for use by body cells
Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that
perform no specialized body function. Thus cancer cells
lack ________.
1. differentiation
2. reproduction
3. responsiveness
Review Questions with answers
Which of the following specialties might focus on studying
all of the structures of the ankle and foot?
1. regional anatomy
2. microscopic anatomy
3. systemic anatomy
4. muscle anatomy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔regional
anatomy
A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and
fluids during a marathon run. This scientist is most likely
a(n) ________.
1. microscopic anatomist
2. systemic anatomist
3. exercise physiologist
4. regional physiologist - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔exercise
physiologist
The smallest independently functioning unit of an
organism is a(n) ________.
1. Cell
,2. tissue
3. molecule
4. organ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cell
A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific
function is an ________.
1. organism
2. organelle
3. organ
4. organ system - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔organ
The body system responsible for structural support and
movement is the ________.
1. skeletal system
2. muscular system
3. endocrine system
4. cardiovascular system - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔skeletal system
Metabolism can be defined as the ________.
1. adjustment by an organism to external or internal
changes
, 2. process whereby all unspecialized cells become
specialized to
perform distinct functions
3. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-
out cells
4. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔sum of all chemical reactions in
an organism
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule
because it ________.
1. is the result of catabolism
2. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
3. stores energy for use by body cells
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stores energy
for use by body cells
Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that
perform no specialized body function. Thus cancer cells
lack ________.
1. differentiation
2. reproduction
3. responsiveness
