Intro to Anatomy

The study of the structure of an organism is called

• homeostasis
• anatomy
• physiology
• atrophy

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

The study of the functions of structures in the human body is

• homeostasis
• anatomy
• physiology
• atrophy

Choose the correct order to list structures from smallest to largest

• organ, tissue, organism, cell
• cell, organism, tissue, organ
• organism, cell, tissue, organ
• cell, tissue, organ, organism

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

The body’s maintenance of a relatively stable inner environment is called

• homeostasis
• sensory
• motor
• positive feedback loop

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

• sitting
• standing erect with palms facing backward
• standing erect with palms facing forward 
• curled up like a fetus

The system of the human body that includes the skin is the

• cardiovascular system
• urinary system
• lymphatic system
• integumentary system

The heart is contained within this cavity (most specific)

• mediastinum
• pericardial
• pleural
• thoracic

The ___ separates the two sections of the ventral cavity

• heart
• lungs
• spleen
• diaphragm

The lungs are located within this cavity

• pleural
• mediastinum
• brachial
• pelvic

The brain is located in the 

• vertebral canal
• cranial cavity
• mediastinum
• umbilical region