anatomy and physiology test
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7) A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific
function for the body is a(n) ________.
A) organ
B) tissue
C) cell
D) organ system
Answer: A
8) The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.
A) lymphatic
B) integumentary
C) cardiovascular
D) muscular
Answer: C
,9) The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the
________ system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) endocrine
D) reproductive
Answer: B
10) The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces
while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in
urine.
A) urinary; digestive
B) cardiovascular; urinary
C) digestive; urinary
D) reproductive; digestive
Answer: C
11) ________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body.
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Hematopoiesis
D) Irritability
Answer: A
12) Normal human body temperature is ________° C (or ________° F).
A) 37; 98
B) 100; 212
C) 98; 37
D) 72; 102
Answer: A
13) The component of a control system that provides the means for the control
center's response (output) is called the ________.
A) stimulus
B) effector
, C) receptor
D) control center
Answer: B
14) The net effect of the effector is to shut off the original ________, or reduce
its intensity, during the negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis.
A) response
B) receptor
C) control center
D) stimulus
Answer: D
15) When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the
hands are assumed to be facing ________.
A) to the side
B) forward
C) down
D) behind
Answer: B
16) The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions is referred to as
________.
A) metabolism
B) homeostasis
C) irritability
D) output
Answer: B
17) The femoral region is ________ to the crural region.
A) superior (proximal)
B) inferior (distal)
C) anterior
D) lateral
Answer: A
bank chapter 1
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers.
GRADED A+. Latest 2026/2027
Update.
7) A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific
function for the body is a(n) ________.
A) organ
B) tissue
C) cell
D) organ system
Answer: A
8) The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.
A) lymphatic
B) integumentary
C) cardiovascular
D) muscular
Answer: C
,9) The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the
________ system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) endocrine
D) reproductive
Answer: B
10) The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces
while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in
urine.
A) urinary; digestive
B) cardiovascular; urinary
C) digestive; urinary
D) reproductive; digestive
Answer: C
11) ________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body.
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Hematopoiesis
D) Irritability
Answer: A
12) Normal human body temperature is ________° C (or ________° F).
A) 37; 98
B) 100; 212
C) 98; 37
D) 72; 102
Answer: A
13) The component of a control system that provides the means for the control
center's response (output) is called the ________.
A) stimulus
B) effector
, C) receptor
D) control center
Answer: B
14) The net effect of the effector is to shut off the original ________, or reduce
its intensity, during the negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis.
A) response
B) receptor
C) control center
D) stimulus
Answer: D
15) When we imagine a person exhibiting anatomical position, the palms of the
hands are assumed to be facing ________.
A) to the side
B) forward
C) down
D) behind
Answer: B
16) The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions is referred to as
________.
A) metabolism
B) homeostasis
C) irritability
D) output
Answer: B
17) The femoral region is ________ to the crural region.
A) superior (proximal)
B) inferior (distal)
C) anterior
D) lateral
Answer: A
