Introduction to 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

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

Small structures within cells that carry on specific functions are:

• organelles

• tissues

• molecules

• parasites

• hormones

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called

• metabolism

• assimilation

• growth

• digestion

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?

• cell

• organ

• organ system

• organelle

The study of structure is called ___________.

• homeostasis
• anatomy
• physiology
• interrelation

What is formed when cells of the same type join to perform a common task?

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• system

Measuring an organ's size would relate more closely to the science of ...

• anatomy

• physiology

• both anatomy and physiology