Structure and Function

What is the study of the structure and function of an organism's body called?

• Biology

• Anatomy

• Ecology

• Physiology

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Which system in the body is responsible for cycling blood to deliver oxygen to cells?

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

• Circulatory System

• Nervous System

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To process food

• To move the body

• To breathe and take in oxygen

• To send impulses through nerves

Which system includes bones and provides support and protection for the body?

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

What does the nervous system allow in the body?

• Movement using muscles

• Blood circulation

• Cell to cell communication

• Food digestion

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts is...

• anatomy
• physiology
• Both anatomy and physiology

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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

• Lungs

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

• Vein

• Artery

• Capillary

• Valve

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 206

• 300

• 250

• 180

Which part of the respiratory system is also known as the windpipe?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Larynx

• Pharynx