Anatomy and Physiology questions and answers

Anatomy and Physiology questions and answers The study of the function of the human body is called - physiology the study of the structure of the human body is called - anatomy The body strives to create and maintain perfect balance in the body using all the body systems. This balanced state is called - homeostasis When the body is out of balance in one or more systems, the state is called ___________. - disease These items are in correct order: - Atoms, molecules, cells, tissue, organ, system, organism Cell membrane - covers the entire cell and is selectively permeable Nucleus - considered to be the control center for the cell; holds the DNA Mitochondria - Considered to be the powerhouse of the cell; synthesizes ATP Lysosomes - Considered to be the cleaning crew of the cell; digests foreign objects and waste Endoplasmic reticulum - Transports packaged materials through the cell Cytoplasm - A jelly like substance that holds the organelles of the cell Golgi apparatus - Packages up proteins for transport Ribosomes - Forms proteins The kidneys are blank to the adrenal glands. - inferior The heart is blank to the small intestine - superior