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BIO 109 Bio 109 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026 Latest Update
Anatomy Ans: Study of body structures and the relationships among them
Physiology Ans: Study of how body structures function
Gross Anatomy Ans: Study of structures visible to the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy Ans: Study of structures that require a microscope
Cytology Ans: Study of cells
Histology Ans: Study of tissues
Systemic Anatomy Ans: Study of the body system by system
Surface Anatomy Ans: Study of surface markings to understand internal
anatomy
Pathological Physiology Ans: Study of the effects of diseases on body
functions
Chemical Level Ans: Atoms combine to form molecules
Cellular Level Ans: Molecules form organelles and cells
Tissue Level Ans: Groups of similar cells with a common function
Organ Level Ans: Two or more tissues working together
System Level Ans: Related organs with a common function
Organism Level Ans: All systems working together to sustain life
Integumentary System Ans: Protects body, regulates temperature, houses
sensory receptors
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Skeletal System Ans: Supports body, protects organs, produces blood cells,
stores minerals
Muscular System Ans: Produces movement, maintains posture, generates
heat
Nervous System Ans: Fast-acting control system that responds to stimuli
Endocrine System Ans: Slow control system that secretes hormones
Cardiovascular System Ans: Heart and blood vessels; transports oxygen,
nutrients, and wastes
Lymphatic/Immune System Ans: Returns fluids to blood and provides
immunity
Respiratory System Ans: Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Digestive System Ans: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Urinary System Ans: Removes wastes from blood and regulates fluid
balance
Reproductive System Ans: Produces gametes and sex hormones
Metabolism Ans: All chemical reactions in the body
Responsiveness Ans: Ability to detect and respond to changes
Movement Ans: Motion of the whole body, organs, cells, or organelles
Growth Ans: Increase in body size due to increase in cell number or size
Differentiation Ans: Cell specialization
Reproduction Ans: Formation of new cells or a new individual
Homeostasis Ans: Maintenance of stable internal conditions
Extracellular Fluid (ECF) Ans: Fluid surrounding body cells
Receptor Ans: Detects changes in the environment
Control Center Ans: Determines the set point and response
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Bergen Community College
BIO 109 Bio 109 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026 Latest Update
Anatomy Ans: Study of body structures and the relationships among them
Physiology Ans: Study of how body structures function
Gross Anatomy Ans: Study of structures visible to the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy Ans: Study of structures that require a microscope
Cytology Ans: Study of cells
Histology Ans: Study of tissues
Systemic Anatomy Ans: Study of the body system by system
Surface Anatomy Ans: Study of surface markings to understand internal
anatomy
Pathological Physiology Ans: Study of the effects of diseases on body
functions
Chemical Level Ans: Atoms combine to form molecules
Cellular Level Ans: Molecules form organelles and cells
Tissue Level Ans: Groups of similar cells with a common function
Organ Level Ans: Two or more tissues working together
System Level Ans: Related organs with a common function
Organism Level Ans: All systems working together to sustain life
Integumentary System Ans: Protects body, regulates temperature, houses
sensory receptors
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Skeletal System Ans: Supports body, protects organs, produces blood cells,
stores minerals
Muscular System Ans: Produces movement, maintains posture, generates
heat
Nervous System Ans: Fast-acting control system that responds to stimuli
Endocrine System Ans: Slow control system that secretes hormones
Cardiovascular System Ans: Heart and blood vessels; transports oxygen,
nutrients, and wastes
Lymphatic/Immune System Ans: Returns fluids to blood and provides
immunity
Respiratory System Ans: Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Digestive System Ans: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Urinary System Ans: Removes wastes from blood and regulates fluid
balance
Reproductive System Ans: Produces gametes and sex hormones
Metabolism Ans: All chemical reactions in the body
Responsiveness Ans: Ability to detect and respond to changes
Movement Ans: Motion of the whole body, organs, cells, or organelles
Growth Ans: Increase in body size due to increase in cell number or size
Differentiation Ans: Cell specialization
Reproduction Ans: Formation of new cells or a new individual
Homeostasis Ans: Maintenance of stable internal conditions
Extracellular Fluid (ECF) Ans: Fluid surrounding body cells
Receptor Ans: Detects changes in the environment
Control Center Ans: Determines the set point and response
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