Structure & Function of the Body
17th Edition by 2026 Kevin T. Patton & Frank B. Bell & Terry Thompson & Peggie L. Williamson Chapter 1-22
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY
WELL-FORMATTED MCQs (A–D) WITH ANSWERS &
SOLUTIONS
Q1
The study of body function is called:
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Cytology
D. Pathology
,Answer: B
Solution: Physiology studies how the body works; anatomy studies structure.
Q2
The most abundant element in the human body is:
A. Carbon
B. Oxygen
C. Calcium
D. Sodium
Answer: B
Solution: Oxygen is most abundant due to high water content in the body.
Q3
ATP is produced mainly in:
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi apparatus
Answer: C
Solution: Mitochondria generate ATP via cellular respiration.
Q4
Protein synthesis occurs at:
A. Lysosomes
B. Ribosomes
C. Centrioles
D. Vacuoles
Answer: B
Solution: Ribosomes assemble amino acids into proteins.
,Q5
The cell membrane is mainly composed of:
A. Lipids and proteins
B. DNA only
C. Carbohydrates only
D. Bone tissue
Answer: A
Solution: Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins forms the membrane.
Q6
Diffusion is:
A. Active transport
B. Movement from low to high concentration
C. Passive movement of molecules
D. Requires ATP
Answer: C
Solution: Diffusion is passive movement down a concentration gradient.
Q7
The basic unit of life is:
A. Tissue
B. Cell
C. Organ
D. System
Answer: B
Solution: All living organisms are made of cells.
, Q8
The nucleus controls:
A. Energy production
B. Cell activities
C. Digestion
D. Movement
Answer: B
Solution: Nucleus contains DNA that regulates cell functions.
Q9
Osmosis refers to movement of:
A. Proteins
B. Water
C. Lipids
D. Oxygen
Answer: B
Solution: Osmosis is water movement across a semipermeable membrane.
Q10
Epithelial tissue function is mainly:
A. Movement
B. Protection
C. Blood production
D. Conduction
Answer: B
Solution: Epithelial tissue covers and protects body surfaces.
Q11
17th Edition by 2026 Kevin T. Patton & Frank B. Bell & Terry Thompson & Peggie L. Williamson Chapter 1-22
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY
WELL-FORMATTED MCQs (A–D) WITH ANSWERS &
SOLUTIONS
Q1
The study of body function is called:
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Cytology
D. Pathology
,Answer: B
Solution: Physiology studies how the body works; anatomy studies structure.
Q2
The most abundant element in the human body is:
A. Carbon
B. Oxygen
C. Calcium
D. Sodium
Answer: B
Solution: Oxygen is most abundant due to high water content in the body.
Q3
ATP is produced mainly in:
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi apparatus
Answer: C
Solution: Mitochondria generate ATP via cellular respiration.
Q4
Protein synthesis occurs at:
A. Lysosomes
B. Ribosomes
C. Centrioles
D. Vacuoles
Answer: B
Solution: Ribosomes assemble amino acids into proteins.
,Q5
The cell membrane is mainly composed of:
A. Lipids and proteins
B. DNA only
C. Carbohydrates only
D. Bone tissue
Answer: A
Solution: Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins forms the membrane.
Q6
Diffusion is:
A. Active transport
B. Movement from low to high concentration
C. Passive movement of molecules
D. Requires ATP
Answer: C
Solution: Diffusion is passive movement down a concentration gradient.
Q7
The basic unit of life is:
A. Tissue
B. Cell
C. Organ
D. System
Answer: B
Solution: All living organisms are made of cells.
, Q8
The nucleus controls:
A. Energy production
B. Cell activities
C. Digestion
D. Movement
Answer: B
Solution: Nucleus contains DNA that regulates cell functions.
Q9
Osmosis refers to movement of:
A. Proteins
B. Water
C. Lipids
D. Oxygen
Answer: B
Solution: Osmosis is water movement across a semipermeable membrane.
Q10
Epithelial tissue function is mainly:
A. Movement
B. Protection
C. Blood production
D. Conduction
Answer: B
Solution: Epithelial tissue covers and protects body surfaces.
Q11
