The Human Body: An Orientation (Mariab, 9th
Edition) Questions with Correctly Detailed
Answers
Anatomy - Answer Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
Physiology - Answer Study of the functions an organism performs.
Gross Anatomy - Answer Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - Answer the study of microscopic structures of tissues and organs
Cells - Answer Smallest unit of life
Tissues - Answer Groups of cells with a common structure and function.
Organs - Answer groups of tissues organized to perform a particular task
Organ Systems - Answer A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.
Organisms - Answer Living things; cell-tissues-organs-organ systems-organism
Integumentary System - Answer Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
Skeletal System - Answer Provides Shape and structure to the body. Allows for movement. Protects vital
organs. Produces blood cells.
Muscular System - Answer Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and
ligaments that attach bones together to form joint;
, enables movement of the body and internal organs
Nervous System - Answer A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a
communication network within the human body.
Endocrine System - Answer Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth,
reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Cardiovascular System - Answer The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and
nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the heart, blood
vessels, and blood.
Lymphatic System - Answer Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides
defense against infection.
Respiratory System - Answer A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between
the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx,
trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Digestive System - Answer Made of the alimentary canal and accessory structures. Mouth, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon), and anus.
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
Urinary System - Answer The organs of the urinary tract comprising the kidneys, ureters, urinary
bladder, and urethra.
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the
blood.
Reproductive System - Answer Reproduce offspring- produce male sex cells (sperm) and female sex cells
(oocytes)
organ system responsible for producing, storing, and delivering gametes
Edition) Questions with Correctly Detailed
Answers
Anatomy - Answer Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
Physiology - Answer Study of the functions an organism performs.
Gross Anatomy - Answer Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - Answer the study of microscopic structures of tissues and organs
Cells - Answer Smallest unit of life
Tissues - Answer Groups of cells with a common structure and function.
Organs - Answer groups of tissues organized to perform a particular task
Organ Systems - Answer A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.
Organisms - Answer Living things; cell-tissues-organs-organ systems-organism
Integumentary System - Answer Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
Skeletal System - Answer Provides Shape and structure to the body. Allows for movement. Protects vital
organs. Produces blood cells.
Muscular System - Answer Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and
ligaments that attach bones together to form joint;
, enables movement of the body and internal organs
Nervous System - Answer A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a
communication network within the human body.
Endocrine System - Answer Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth,
reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Cardiovascular System - Answer The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and
nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the heart, blood
vessels, and blood.
Lymphatic System - Answer Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides
defense against infection.
Respiratory System - Answer A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between
the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx,
trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Digestive System - Answer Made of the alimentary canal and accessory structures. Mouth, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon), and anus.
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
Urinary System - Answer The organs of the urinary tract comprising the kidneys, ureters, urinary
bladder, and urethra.
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the
blood.
Reproductive System - Answer Reproduce offspring- produce male sex cells (sperm) and female sex cells
(oocytes)
organ system responsible for producing, storing, and delivering gametes
