Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What is the primary focus of anatomy?

• The study of how body parts function

• The study of the structure and relationships between body parts

• The study of diseases

• The study of energy production in the body

How long would your intestines be if stretched out?

• The height of a building

• About as long as a three-story building

• The length of a football field

• The width of a classroom

What does physiology primarily examine?

• The components of living things

• How various body parts work together to function

• The history of human dissection

• The effects of nutrition on the body

What major theme in anatomy and physiology describes the relationship between structure and function?

• Homeostasis

• The hierarchy of organization

• The complementarity of structure and function

• Cellular respiration

What is homeostasis?

• The process of aging

• The ability of the body to maintain stable internal conditions

• The study of body parts

• The way cells communicate

The classic anatomical position refers to a body that is:

• Lying down

• Erect and facing straight ahead

• Sitting cross-legged

• Leaning forward

Which of the following terms describes a body part located toward the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Medial

When two or more tissue types combine, they form:

• Cells

• Organs

• Systems

• Atoms

The organ systems of the body work together to:

• Maintain homeostasis

• Produce energy

• Generate heat

• Increase muscle mass

Which of the following statements is true regarding the study of anatomy and physiology?

• It only focuses on living organisms.

• It includes the study of both living and dead bodies.

• It is a simple and straightforward discipline.

• It does not require knowledge of chemistry or physics.