Quiz about Physiology

Question 1

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. is...

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physiology

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anatomy

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Both anatomy and physiology

Question 2

Of the following, which is the most complex

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organ system

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tissue

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organ

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cell

Question 3

The Esophagus is an organ that connects...

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The mouth to the stomach

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mouth to the small intestine

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stomach to the large intestine

Question 4

Digestion is when food is absorbed into the blood stream by?

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villi

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stomach

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esophagus

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liver

Question 5

The large intestine is responsible for?

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absorption of water

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absorption of food

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making chyme

Question 6

Peristalsis is when?

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muscle contractions move the food along

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digestion begins

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stomach digests food

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muscle does nothing

Question 7

How many chambers are there in the Human Heart?

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4

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5

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7

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3

Question 8

The Pancreas is responsible for?

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Both A & B

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Creating enzymes for digestion

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Regulating the sugar levels in your body

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Neither A & B

Question 9

Physiology is the study of

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The "function" of the body parts

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The "structure" of the body and organs

Question 10

Which organ contains bacteria that helps with breaking down plant fiber?

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large intestine

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small intestine

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stomach

Question 11

Chemical digestions is?

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Enzymes from glands

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Chewing food

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Both A & B

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Neither A & B

Question 12

The study of how the body and its parts work or function is PHYSIOLOGY

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True

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False

Question 13

What is the correct order?

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Stimulus, Receptor, Input, Afferent Pathway, Control Center, Output, Efferent Pathway, Response

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Receptor, Stimulus, Input, Efferent Pathway, Control Center, Output, Afferent Pathway, Response

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Stimulus, Receptor, Input, Efferent Pathway, Control Center, Output, Afferent Pathway, Response

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Receptor, Stimulus, Input, Afferent Pathway, Control Center, Output, Efferent Pathway, Response

Question 14

The heart is located ____ to the diaphragm.

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Superior

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Inferior

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Medial

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Lateral

Question 15

Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body?

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B) Circulatory system

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A) Digestive system

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C) Respiratory system

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D) Nervous system

Question 16

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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B) To exchange gases between the body and the environment

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A) To break down food into nutrients

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C) To transport oxygen to cells

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D) To remove waste products from the body

Question 17

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing?

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C) Brainstem

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A) Cerebrum

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B) Cerebellum

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D) Hypothalamus

Question 18

In a typical neuron, what is the function of the axon?

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B) To transmit signals to other neurons

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A) To receive signals from other neurons

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C) To process information

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D) To store neurotransmitters

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