Level of Organization

What is the MOST basic building block of the human organism?

• Atom

• Cell

• Protein

• Water

Which of the following is the correct order for the levels of organization of organisms from least to greatest?

• organs, systems, organism, tissues, molecules, cells

• molecules, organism, cells, tissues, organs, systems

• systems, organs, tissues, cells, molecules, organism

• chemical, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism

The part of the cell that condenses to form chromosomes during cell reproduction is the what?

• chromatin

• nucleolus

• organelle

• centrosome

What type of tissue transmits messages from your head to the toes?

• Connective

• Epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?

• Carotid

• Osseous

• Smooth

• Squamous

Which of the following kinds of muscle is voluntary?

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

• Visceral

The tissue that produces power and movement in the body is the____?

• epithelial

• adipose

• muscle

• connective

What body part is inferior to the chest?

• head

• heart

• hips

• neck

If the body were cut in a transverse plan, what organ would NOT be in the same half as the other three?

• bladder

• brain

• heart

• lungs

An autopsy photo shows the dorsal side of the victim. What could you expect to see in the photograph?

• back of head

• front of the abdomen

• kidneys

• knees