CC Introduction to A&P

What is the primary focus of anatomy?

• The study of body movements

• The study of body functions

• The study of diseases

• The study of body structures

Which of the following is NOT a discipline that anatomy and physiology draw upon?

• Mathematics

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

What did the Anatomy Act of 1832 in Britain provide?

• Legalization of grave robbing

• Plentiful corpses for study

• Ban on human dissections

• Public dissections for entertainment

What does the principle of complementarity of structure and function imply?

• Function determines structure

• Structure determines function

• Function is independent of structure

• Structure and function are unrelated

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What is the function of the heart's valves?

• To filter blood

• To pump blood

• To prevent backward blood flow

• To oxygenate blood

What is the smallest unit of living things?

• Atoms

• Cells

• Tissues

• Organs

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Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

• Rapid heartbeat during exercise

• Stable body temperature

• Sudden drop in blood pressure

• Irregular breathing patterns

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What is the ultimate cause of death according to the concept of homeostasis?

• Organ failure

• Disease

• Loss of homeostasis

• Injury

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What is the term for the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions?

• Catabolism

• Anabolism

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

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Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system