BIO 250 Exam 1 Study Guide: Anatomy and
Physiology UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the structure and organization of living
organisms.
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the functions and processes of living
organisms and their parts.
Variation in Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - Differences in structures among
individuals (e.g., variations in organ sizes and shapes).
Variation in Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - Differences in function (e.g., variations
in metabolic rates or hormonal levels).
Chemical Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Atoms and molecules.
Cellular Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells and their organelles.
Tissue Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups of similar cells working together.
Organ Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Structures composed of two or more tissue types.
Organ System Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups of organs that perform related
functions.
Organismal Level - CORRECT ANSWER - The entire living individual.
, Integumentary System - CORRECT ANSWER - Protects the body, regulates temperature,
and provides sensory information.
Skeletal System - CORRECT ANSWER - Supports and protects organs, facilitates
movement, and produces blood cells.
Muscular System - CORRECT ANSWER - Facilitates movement, maintains posture, and
produces heat.
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWER - Controls and coordinates body activities, and
responds to stimuli.
Endocrine System - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulates body functions through hormones.
Cardiovascular System - CORRECT ANSWER - Transports nutrients, gases, and wastes
through the blood.
Lymphatic System - CORRECT ANSWER - Returns leaked fluids to blood and aids in
immunity.
Respiratory System - CORRECT ANSWER - Exchanges gases (oxygen and carbon
dioxide) between the blood and the environment.
Digestive System - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and
eliminates waste.
Urinary System - CORRECT ANSWER - Eliminates wastes and regulates fluid and
electrolyte balance.
Reproductive System - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces offspring and hormones related
to reproduction.
Physiology UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the structure and organization of living
organisms.
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the functions and processes of living
organisms and their parts.
Variation in Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - Differences in structures among
individuals (e.g., variations in organ sizes and shapes).
Variation in Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - Differences in function (e.g., variations
in metabolic rates or hormonal levels).
Chemical Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Atoms and molecules.
Cellular Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells and their organelles.
Tissue Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups of similar cells working together.
Organ Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Structures composed of two or more tissue types.
Organ System Level - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups of organs that perform related
functions.
Organismal Level - CORRECT ANSWER - The entire living individual.
, Integumentary System - CORRECT ANSWER - Protects the body, regulates temperature,
and provides sensory information.
Skeletal System - CORRECT ANSWER - Supports and protects organs, facilitates
movement, and produces blood cells.
Muscular System - CORRECT ANSWER - Facilitates movement, maintains posture, and
produces heat.
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWER - Controls and coordinates body activities, and
responds to stimuli.
Endocrine System - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulates body functions through hormones.
Cardiovascular System - CORRECT ANSWER - Transports nutrients, gases, and wastes
through the blood.
Lymphatic System - CORRECT ANSWER - Returns leaked fluids to blood and aids in
immunity.
Respiratory System - CORRECT ANSWER - Exchanges gases (oxygen and carbon
dioxide) between the blood and the environment.
Digestive System - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and
eliminates waste.
Urinary System - CORRECT ANSWER - Eliminates wastes and regulates fluid and
electrolyte balance.
Reproductive System - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces offspring and hormones related
to reproduction.
