Human anatomy & physiology Final Exam Review

Which term refers to the study of how an organ functions?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

A group of similar cells performing a specialized function is referred to as a(n)

• tissue

• organ

• molecule

• system

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Cells are to tissues as tissues are to

• systems

• molecules

• organs

• organelles

Which of the following is NOT considered anatomical position?

• Standing erect

• Face forward

• Palms facing backward

• Toes pointing forward

Which of the following pairs are opposing terms?

• Superior/posterior

• Superior/inferior

• Anterior/inferior

• Superior/anterior

Which type of section divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

• Median

• Transverse

• Sagittal

• Frontal or coronal

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

• Hypogastric

• Left lumbar

• Right iliac

• Umbilical

Homeostasis refers to

• changing internal conditions.

• stable internal conditions

• stable external conditions

• changing external conditions.

Which type of tissue covers surfaces and lines cavities?

• connective

• epithelium

• muscle

• connective and muscle

Which type of tissue binds and supports body parts?

• epithelium

• nervous

• connective

• muscular