Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following is the best definition of Physiology?

• The microscopic study of tissues and cells

• The study of how the body works.

• All the chemical processes that take place in the organelles of the body’s cells.

• The body’s automatic tendency to maintain a relatively constant internal environment.

• The supply of nutrients to the body’s cells

What is the definition of Anatomy?

• The study of the structures of different body systems

• The study of how the body works.

• The microscopic study of tissues and cells

• All the chemical processes that take place in the organelles of the body’s cells

• The supply of nutrients to the body’s cells

How many bones are present in our human body?

• 100

• 200

• 208

• 106

• 206

How many organs are present in our human body?

• 67

• 76

• 78

• 87

• 97

Which is the smallest independently functioning biological unit of an organism?

• cell

• molecule

• organ

• tissue

• system

To which of the following does the “tissue level” of structural organization refer?

• atoms, ions, molecules and electrolytes

• mitochondria, ribosomes, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum

• nephron, alveolus, villus, lobule

• muscle, nervous, connective, epithelial

• glands, tissue, organs, cytoplasm

Which structure within the cell produces ATP (adenosine triphosphate)?

• the mitochondria

• the endoplasmic reticulum

• the nucleus

• peripheral proteins

• ribosome

The body system responsible for structural support and movement is:

• cardiovascular system

• skeletal system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Which is not essential to survival?

• water

• pressure

• oxygen

• nutrients

• gravity

Which of the following is not involved in maintaining homeostasis?

• effector

• feedback

• control center

• lack of change

• receptor