Anatomy and Physiology Vocabulary

What is the study of the structure and function of the human body called?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pathology

• Pharmacology

Which body system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Liver

• Heart

• Brain

• Skin

Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Nervous muscle

Which of the following is not a component of the respiratory system?

• Lungs

• Trachea

• Kidneys

• Bronchi

Which body system is responsible for producing and secreting hormones?

• Endocrine system

• Immune system

• Muscular system

• Skeletal system

Which of the following is not a type of blood cell?

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet

• Nerve cell

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Stomach

• Pancreas

Which of the following is not a component of the nervous system?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Heart

• Nerves

Which body system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Endocrine system