Ch. 1 Poll Questions

Anatomy is the study of ___, while Physiology is the study of ___

• function; structure

• function; function

• structure; structure

• structure; function

The complementarity of structure and function states that

• structure determines structure

• structure determines function

• function determines function

• function determines structure

The body is organized by a structural hierarchy. Name the level where similar groups of cells come together to perform a common function? 

• organismal

• organ

• tissue

• organ system

Of the eight necessary life functions, which of the following is NOT required for an individual's survival? 

• Reproduction (organismal)

• Excretion

• Metabolism

• Movement

• Digestion

There are 11 organ systems, which one stores minerals like calcium and is the site of hematopoiesis? 

• integumentary

• digestive

• nervous

• skeletal

• endocrine

Which organ system includes the pituitary and adrenal glands and releases hormones into the blood stream? 

• lymphatic

• endocrine

• nervous

• respiratory

What is the definition of homeostasis? 

• The response enhances the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated 

• When the output shuts off the original effect of the stimulus 

• The ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes continuously 

• The ability to maintain relatively stable external conditions even though the inside world changes continuously 

What defines our internal environment? 

• plasma

• interstitial fluid

• extracellular fluid

• all of the above

Which are components of a homeostatic control mechanism? 

• receptor

• control center

• effectors

• all of the above

Which component of a homeostatic control mechanism provides the means to respond? 

• receptor

• control center

• effectors

• none of the above