Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology

Which of these is NOT required for life?

• water

• food

• blood

• oxygen

• pressure

What is the basic unit of structure and function of all LIVING organisms?

• organism

• species

• cell

• tissue

• organ system

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?

• movement

• growth

• excretion

• sleeping

• reproduction

Homeostasis refers to:

• changing internal conditions

• stable external conditions

• stable internal conditions

• changing external conditions

• none of these is correct

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What term describes a body part that is closer to point of attachment?

• anterior

• proximal

• superior

• distal

• inferior

What system is the main source of body heat?

• digestive

• muscular

• nervous

• endocrine

• cardiovascular

The membrane on the lungs surface is:

• visceral peritoneum

• parietal peritoneum

• visceral pleura

• parietal pericardium

• parietal pleura

What two cavities are found in the dorsal cavity?

• thoracic

• pelvic

• cranial

• vertebral canal

• abdominopelvic

Small structures within cells that carry on specific functions are:

• organelles

• tissues

• molecules

• parasites

• hormones

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The system that produces offspring is the

• digestive

• endocrine

• reproductive

• muscular

• nervous

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