Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
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What is the study of body structure called?
✔✔Anatomy
What is the study of how body parts function?
✔✔Physiology
What term describes the maintenance of a stable internal environment?
✔✔Homeostasis
Which level of organization comes directly before organs in complexity?
✔✔Tissues
What is the smallest living unit in the human body?
✔✔Cell
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,What body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients?
✔✔Cardiovascular system
What system removes waste from the blood and regulates water balance?
✔✔Urinary system
What type of tissue contracts to produce movement?
✔✔Muscle tissue
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
✔✔Protect the body from external harm
Which organ system includes the brain and spinal cord?
✔✔Nervous system
Which organ system produces hormones that regulate body functions?
✔✔Endocrine system
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,What term refers to the front of the body?
✔✔Anterior
What term refers to the back of the body?
✔✔Posterior
What is the anatomical term for toward the head?
✔✔Superior
What is the anatomical term for away from the head?
✔✔Inferior
What term means closer to the midline of the body?
✔✔Medial
What term means farther from the midline of the body?
✔✔Lateral
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, What cavity contains the lungs and heart?
✔✔Thoracic cavity
What cavity contains the stomach and intestines?
✔✔Abdominal cavity
What structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
✔✔Diaphragm
What is the position called when a person is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the
sides and palms facing forward?
✔✔Anatomical position
Which system defends the body against pathogens?
✔✔Immune system
What kind of feedback mechanism enhances the original stimulus?
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Chapter 1 Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the study of body structure called?
✔✔Anatomy
What is the study of how body parts function?
✔✔Physiology
What term describes the maintenance of a stable internal environment?
✔✔Homeostasis
Which level of organization comes directly before organs in complexity?
✔✔Tissues
What is the smallest living unit in the human body?
✔✔Cell
1
,What body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients?
✔✔Cardiovascular system
What system removes waste from the blood and regulates water balance?
✔✔Urinary system
What type of tissue contracts to produce movement?
✔✔Muscle tissue
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
✔✔Protect the body from external harm
Which organ system includes the brain and spinal cord?
✔✔Nervous system
Which organ system produces hormones that regulate body functions?
✔✔Endocrine system
2
,What term refers to the front of the body?
✔✔Anterior
What term refers to the back of the body?
✔✔Posterior
What is the anatomical term for toward the head?
✔✔Superior
What is the anatomical term for away from the head?
✔✔Inferior
What term means closer to the midline of the body?
✔✔Medial
What term means farther from the midline of the body?
✔✔Lateral
3
, What cavity contains the lungs and heart?
✔✔Thoracic cavity
What cavity contains the stomach and intestines?
✔✔Abdominal cavity
What structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
✔✔Diaphragm
What is the position called when a person is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the
sides and palms facing forward?
✔✔Anatomical position
Which system defends the body against pathogens?
✔✔Immune system
What kind of feedback mechanism enhances the original stimulus?
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