102.4 Building Blocks of the Human Body

Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?

• myology
• histology
• anatomy
• physiology

The study of the functions of the organs and systems of the body is known as:

• biology
• anatomy
• physiology
• gross anatomy

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:

• biology
• histology
• physiology
• gross anatomy

What is another name for histology?

• osteology
• physiology
• gross anatomy
• microscopic anatomy

The study of structures too small to be seen without using a microscope is called:

• biology
• physiology
• gross anatomy
• microscopic anatomy

What are the basic units of living matter?

• cells
• bones
• tissues
• kidneys

What is the name of the gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of?

• cytoplasm
• anabolism
• protoplasm
• metabolism

What three basic parts are found in most human cells?

• muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane
• nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
• muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane
• nucleus, cytoplasm, connective tissue

The control center of cell activities is called the:

• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• protoplasm
• body system

Most of the activities or production of the cell take place in the:

• nucleus
• stomach
• cytoplasm
• cell membrane