Body Systems

Anatomy refers to

• the function of the parts of the body

• the structure and shape of the body

• the flow of blood through the body

• how all the parts of an organ system work together

Physiology refers to

• how the body and its parts work or function

• the structure and shape of the body

• organs within an organ system

• how the structure of the body relates to its function

Which of these is NOT required for life?

• water

• food

• tissues

• oxygen

• pressure

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?

• movement

• growth

• excretion

• sleeping

• reproduction

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

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

Measuring the acid content of the stomach would relate more closely to the science of ...

• anatomy

• physiology

• both anatomy and physiology

Dissection would relate more closely to the science of ...

• anatomy
• physiology