Basic and Cellular Physiology Quiz

What is the study of functions and mechanisms within living systems called?

• Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Pathology

• Anatomy

Which type of physiology focuses on the human body?

• Animal Physiology

• Plant Physiology

• Human Physiology

• Microbial Physiology

What is the basic living unit of the body?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• System

What is the term for the maintenance of a constant internal environment?

• Adaptation

• Equilibrium

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

Which component of a control system detects deviation from normal values?

• Stimulus

• Sensor

• Control center

• Effector

What type of feedback mechanism tends to oppose the initiating stimulus?

• Reinforcing Feedback

• Negative Feedback

• Positive Feedback

• Neutral Feedback

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• DNA replication

• Regulating substance transport

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

Which substance is the principal fluid medium of the cell?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Water

• Carbohydrates

What is the process of reading DNA and making a complementary RNA copy called?

• Expression

• Replication

• Translation

• Transcription