Human Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

The study of body structures is called:

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Pathology

The study of body functions is called:

• Anatomy

• Pathology

• Physiology

Which branch of anatomy studies tissues?

• Histology

• Cytology

• Pathology

The correct order from smallest to largest in the levels of organization is:

• Cell → Chemical → Tissue → Organ → System → Organism

• Chemical → Cell → Tissue → Organ → System → Organism

• Tissue → Chemical → Cell → Organ → System → Organism

The basic structural and functional unit of life is the:

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ

Which cell type carries oxygen in the blood?

• Neuron

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

The organ that filters toxins from blood and produces bile is the:

• Liver

• Kidney

• Stomach

Which system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?

• Circulatory

• Nervous

• Endocrine

The largest organ of the human body is the:

• Skin

• Liver

• Heart

The process by which an organism maintains a stable internal environment is called:

• Growth

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism