Biology Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the first phase of cell division?

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

Which term describes the condition of standing still, staying the same?

• Hyperplasia

• Homeostasis

• Hypotonic

• Cytology

What does the term "aplasia" refer to?

• Growth of new tissue

• Without growth

• Excessive growth

• Repair of tissue

Which term is used for the study of cells?

• Cytology

• Pathology

• Histology

• Physiology

What is the meaning of "somnambulism"?

• State of wakefulness

• State of sleepwalking

• State of dreaming

• State of deep sleep

What does "syndrome" refer to?

• A single symptom

• Symptoms that run together

• A disease of the skin

• A type of cell division

Which term describes the destruction of living tissue for viewing?

• Biopsy

• Necrosis

• Apoptosis

• Cytolysis

What does "hyperplasia" mean?

• Decrease in cell number

• Increase in cell number

• Normal cell growth

• Cell death

What is the term for the study of diseases?

• Cytology

• Pathology

• Histology

• Physiology