Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What is the study of structure called?

• Biology

• Anatomy

• Chemistry

• Physiology

How many levels of structural organization are there in the human body?

• Four

• Seven

• Five

• Six

Which organ system is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the hearing receptors in the inner ears?

• Nervous system

• Middle ear cavities

• Respiratory system

• Cardiovascular system

What is necessary for an organism to sustain life?

• Entertainment

• Food

• Exercise

• Sleep

What is the purpose of homeostasis in the body?

• To cause illness or disease

• To maintain a relatively stable internal environment

• To stop all environmental changes

• To maintain a constantly changing internal environment

What is the anatomical position assumed in anatomical terminology?

• Erect, palms facing forward

• Bent over, palms facing sideways

• Sitting, palms facing backward

• Lying down, palms facing upward

Which organ system is responsible for housing the eyes and presenting them in an anterior position?

• Integumentary system

• Skeletal system

• Nervous system

• Orbital cavities

What is the purpose of the receptor in a homeostatic control mechanism?

• To carry on metabolism

• To reduce or stop the initial stimulus

• To respond to environmental changes

• To assess changes and produce a response

What is the function of the middle ear cavities in the skull?

• To maintain boundaries

• To transmit sound vibrations to the hearing receptors

• To house the eyes

• To carry on metabolism

What is the study of how a structure functions or works called?

• Anatomy

• Chemistry

• Physiology

• Biology