Human Body Structure and Organization Quiz

What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ system

Which term refers to a group of cells of the same type joined together for a common purpose?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ system

• Organism

What is the function of body fluids?

• To provide structure

• To transport substances

• To store energy

• To produce hormones

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Muscle

• Skeletal

What is an organ?

• A group of similar cells

• A group of tissues that work together for a specific function

• A group of organ systems

• A type of body fluid

Which of the following best describes an organ system?

• A group of cells

• A group of tissues

• A group of organs and other parts joined together for a particular function

• A type of body fluid

What is the definition of anatomical position?

• Lying down with arms at sides

• Standing, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward

• Sitting with legs crossed

• Lying on the stomach

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Horizontal plane

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal (coronal) plane

• Transverse plane

• Oblique plane

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane