Intro to Human Anatomy

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

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 heart is contained within this cavity (most specific)

• mediastinum
• pericardial
• pleural
• thoracic

The ___ separates the the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

• heart
• lungs
• spleen
• diaphragm

The lungs are located within this cavity

• pleural
• mediastinum
• brachial
• pelvic

The brain is located in the 

• vertebral canal
• cranial cavity
• mediastinum
• umbilical region