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Question type: Multiple Choice :
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1) Which describes the study of the functions of body structures?
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a) Anatomy
b) Physiology
c) Endocrinology
d) Histology
e) Immunology

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Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and phy
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siology, and name several branches of these sciences.
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Section Reference 1: Sec 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Define
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Learning Objective 1: LO1.2 Identify the locations and functions of each of the organ system
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Section Reference 1: Sec 1.2 Levels of Structural Organization and Body Systems.
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Learning Objective 1: LO1.3 Define the important life processes of the human body.
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Section Reference 1: Sec 1.3 Characteristics of the Living Human Organism
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Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis
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