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1. Anatomy is
A. the study of function.
B. a branch of physiology.
C. the study of structure.
D. the study of living organisms.
E. the study of homeostasis.
2. Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?
A. regional
B. developmental
C. systemic
D. histology
E. surface anatomy
3. Which of the following activities would represent a physiological study?
A. observing the structure of the interior of the heart
B. studying a model of the kidney
C. examining the surface of a bone
D. viewing muscle tissue through a microscope
E. determining normal blood sugar levels for 20-year-old students
4. Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of th
A. histology
B. physiology
C. gross anatomy
D. radiology
E. cytology
5. Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following disciplines?
A. histology
B. physiology
C. gross anatomy
D. radiology
E. regional anatomy
6. Studies at the biochemical and molecular levels would be most appropriate for learning about the
A. locations of body parts.
B. gross anatomy of bones.
C. physiological functions of organs.
D. ecological niches of humans.
E. systemic anatomy.
7. Knowledge of the structure of body parts helps us to understand their function. Which of the following is an a
principle?
A. The basic structural unit of the body is the cell.
B. The internal environment of the body is maintained in a relatively stable condition.
,B. histology.
C. molecular biology.
D. microbiology.
E. surface anatomy.
11. The study of the body's organization by areas is
A. systemic anatomy.
B. regional anatomy.
C. molecular biology.
D. microbiology.
E. surface anatomy.
12. The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is
A. systemic anatomy.
B. regional anatomy.
C. molecular biology.
D. microbiology.
E. surface anatomy.
13. Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
A. nervous
B. cardiovascular
C. urinary
D. lymphatic
E. respiratory
14. Consider the following structural levels: chemical, organ, tissue, cell, and organ system. Which level encomp
A. tissue
B. organ system
C. organ
D. chemical
E. cell
15. A tissue is a
A. structure contained within a cell.
B. lower level of organization than a cell.
C. group of organs that performs specific functions.
D. group of cells with similar structure and function.
E. structure that contains a group of organs.
16. Organize the following structural levels of the human body from simplest to most complex.
(1) cell
(2) tissue
(3) chemical
(4) organ system
(5) organ
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
C. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
D. 4, 2, 3, 1, 5
E. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
, 20. The integumentary system
A. regulates body temperature.
B. breaks down food into small particles for absorption.
C. controls intellectual functions.
D. produces body movements.
E. coordinates and integrates body function.
21. Which of the following is NOT the correct name of an organ system?
A. integumentary
B. lymphatic
C. cardiovascular
D. muscular
E. hormonal
22. A cell is
A. a small structure within a molecule.
B. a structure composed of several tissue types.
C. the basic structural unit of plants and animals.
D. a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E. a group of atoms with similar structure and function.
23. An organ is
A. a small structure within a cell.
B. a structure composed of several tissue types.
C. the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D. a group of molecules with a common set of functions.
E. a group of cells with similar structure and function.
24. An organ system is
A. a small structure within a cell.
B. a structure composed of several tissue types.
C. the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D. a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E. a group of cells with similar structure and function.
25. An organelle is
A. a small structure within a cell.
B. a structure composed of several tissue types.
C. the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D. a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E. a group of cells with similar structure and function.
26. What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and w
A. respiratory
B. lymphatic
C. cardiovascular
D. immune
E. urinary
27. An organism's ability to use energy in order to swim is an example of