Basic Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

• They are completely unrelated fields of study

• Anatomy studies function while physiology studies structure

• Anatomy studies structure while physiology studies function

• They both study only microscopic cellular processes

What is the primary purpose of homeostasis in living organisms?

• To break down glucose for energy

• To maintain a stable internal environment

• To build new cellular structures

• To transport oxygen through the bloodstream

In cellular respiration, where does the majority of ATP production occur?

• In the cell membrane

• In the mitochondria

• In the nucleus

• In the cell wall

Which of the following is an example of a catabolic process?

• Building proteins from amino acids

• Converting glucose into fat for storage

• Breaking down glucose for energy

• Constructing new cell membranes

How does the human body maintain homeostasis when body temperature rises too high?

• Only through increased breathing rate

• Through the production of more red blood cells

• By increasing metabolism

• Through sweating and vasodilation