Unit 1 Quiz 1 Structure and Function of the Human Body

What is the basic building block of life?

• Molecule

• Organ

• Atom

• Cell

Which term describes the study of the structure of living things?

• Biochemistry

• Pathophysiology

• Anatomy

• Physiology

What is the function of homeostasis?

• To maintain equilibrium within the internal environment

• To increase body temperature

• To promote disease

• To enhance metabolic rate

Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?

• Coronal

• Ventral

• Transverse

• Sagittal

What is the role of oxygen in the human body?

• To provide structural support

• To act as a neurotransmitter

• To regulate body temperature

• To support the metabolic process

Which cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Thoracic Cavity

• Pelvic Cavity

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?

• Anatomy studies diseases, physiology studies health

• Anatomy studies structures, physiology studies functions

• Anatomy studies cells, physiology studies tissues

• Anatomy studies functions, physiology studies structures

What is the term for the chemical reactions involved in sustaining life?

• Pathophysiology

• Biofeedback

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

Which term describes the study of disordered physiological processes associated with disease?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Biochemistry

What is the function of water in the human body?

• To provide energy

• To transport vital substances and regulate temperature

• To support chemical reactions

• To act as a neurotransmitter