SkillsHealth-1

Which organ is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body?

• Liver

• Lungs

• Heart

• Kidneys

It is the study of the functions of each body part. Think of this as what your body DOES.

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Biology

• Medicine

It is the study of an organism’s body structures and their location. Think of this as WHAT your body is.

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Biology

• Medicine

What is the primary goal of the body's homeostatic mechanisms?

• To maintain an external equilibrium with the environment

• To ensure that internal conditions remain constant within a narrow range

• To promote rapid changes in physiological processes

• To maximize the body's ability to adapt to external stimuli

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

• Regulation of blood sugar levels

• Production of red blood cells

• Digestion of food

• Exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) with the environment

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells?

• Thyroxine

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Epinephrine

Which process involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body?

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water is called:

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

Draw the liver on the right position on a human body.