Chapter 1 Test: Organization, Body Systems, Terminology

The study of the structure of an organism is called

• homeostasis
• anatomy
• physiology
• atrophy

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

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

• homeostasis
• sensory
• motor
• positive feedback loop

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 body that moves nutrients and gases around the body is 

• digestive system
• lymphatic system
• digestive system
• cardiovascular system

The system that includes the brain is the 

• cardiovascular system
• lymphatic system 
• digestive system
• nervous system

Two organs that work together to ensure you have the right amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide are

• heart and lungs
• brain and small intestine
• lungs and small intestine
• heart and kidneys

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

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

The knee is __________ to the foot

• lateral

• inferior

• proximal

• distal