Chapter 6: Anatomy (Skeletal System)

The study of human body structure that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is called_______________________.

• anatomy

• physiology

________________________ is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures.

• anatomy

• physiology

The basic unit of all living things, from bacteria to plants to animals, including human beings is the _______________.

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function are ___________________.

________________ tissue is a protective covering on body surfaces.

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

• adipose

________________ tissue contracts and moves the various parts of the body.

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

• adipose

_______________ tissue is fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

• adipose

Tissues that give smoothness and contour to the body while protecting internal organs and insulating the body are ____________________.

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

• adipose

_________________ tissues carry messages to and from the brain and control and coordinate all bodily functions.

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

• adipose

Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are ____________________.