Ivy Tech APHY 101 Midterm Exam
2026/2027 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
Latest Update | Comprehensive Study
Guide | Practice Questions & Answers
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? - correct answer-
Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of
function of body parts
What are the levels of organization? Define each. - correct answer-Organelles,
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
What are the characteristics of life? Define each. - correct answer-Movement,
Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption,
Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion.
What are the requirements of life? Why is each important? - correct answer-
Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure
Define homeostasis. - correct answer-The body's ability to keep its internal
conditions stable, so that it's cells can survive.
, What is a homeostatic mechanism? - correct answer-Receptors control center
effectors
Define Matter? - correct answer-Matter-Anything that has mass and takes up
space
Element? - correct answer-A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler
substances by chemical means.
Atom? - correct answer-The smallest particle that exhibits the chemical
properties of an element
What is the basic unit of matter? - correct answer-Atom
What is the structure of an atom? - correct answer-Protons and neutrons
Define nucleus. - correct answer-Nucleus-it carries DNA it is responsible for
reproduction and making protein; it also has two layers
Proton? - correct answer-Positive charged elementary particle.
Neutron? - correct answer-Same as proton with no charge.
Electron? - correct answer-A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
2026/2027 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
Latest Update | Comprehensive Study
Guide | Practice Questions & Answers
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? - correct answer-
Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of
function of body parts
What are the levels of organization? Define each. - correct answer-Organelles,
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
What are the characteristics of life? Define each. - correct answer-Movement,
Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption,
Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion.
What are the requirements of life? Why is each important? - correct answer-
Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure
Define homeostasis. - correct answer-The body's ability to keep its internal
conditions stable, so that it's cells can survive.
, What is a homeostatic mechanism? - correct answer-Receptors control center
effectors
Define Matter? - correct answer-Matter-Anything that has mass and takes up
space
Element? - correct answer-A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler
substances by chemical means.
Atom? - correct answer-The smallest particle that exhibits the chemical
properties of an element
What is the basic unit of matter? - correct answer-Atom
What is the structure of an atom? - correct answer-Protons and neutrons
Define nucleus. - correct answer-Nucleus-it carries DNA it is responsible for
reproduction and making protein; it also has two layers
Proton? - correct answer-Positive charged elementary particle.
Neutron? - correct answer-Same as proton with no charge.
Electron? - correct answer-A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
