Structure & Function Pretest

Front

What is the study of an organism's body structures and their locations called?

Back

Anatomy

Front

The coronal plane divides the body into which of the following?

Back

Anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves

Front

What is the study of the functions of each body part called?

Back

Physiology

Front

In humans, how many chromosomes are in each gamete after meiosis?

Back

23

Front

What group of tissue has two types (soft and hard) and holds body parts together?

Back

Connective

Front

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect body surfaces and cavities.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and its parts.

Front

What type of tissue transmits electrical signals in the body?

Back

Nervous tissue

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.