Exploring Human Anatomy and Physiology

What is the term for the study of the structure of the human body?

• Physiology

• Pathology

• Anatomy

• Histology

Which of the following lists the correct order of organizational levels of the human body from simplest to most complex?

• Organ → Tissue → Cell → Organ System → Organism

• Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism

• Tissue → Cell → Organ → Organism → Organ System

• Organism → Organ System → Organ → Tissue → Cell

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Abdominal cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Cranial cavity

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Sternum

• Radius

Which sensory receptors in the eye are responsible for detecting color?

• Rods

• Cones

• Bipolar cells

• Ganglion cells

A student observes that epithelial tissue lines the inside of the stomach and also covers the outer surface of the skin. What pattern can the student conclude about epithelial tissue across organ systems?

• Epithelial tissue is only found in organs involved in digestion

• Epithelial tissue serves as a covering or lining tissue in multiple organ systems

• Epithelial tissue is unique to each organ and has no shared function

• Epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for movement in all organ systems

Using proper anatomical terminology, which term correctly describes the relationship of the knee to the hip?

• Superior

• Proximal

• Distal

• Medial

The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae and curve around to protect the heart and lungs. Which physiological role of the skeletal system does this best illustrate?

• Anchor points for skeletal muscles

• Production of red blood cells

• Internal organ protection

• Mineral storage

A patient suffers damage to the cochlea in the inner ear. Which of the following best describes the functional consequence of this injury?

• The patient will lose the ability to detect changes in body position

• The patient will experience difficulty hearing sounds

• The patient will lose the sense of smell

• The patient will be unable to detect pain stimuli on the skin

How does the relationship between anatomy and physiology explain why the alveoli in the lungs have thin walls and a large surface area?

• Thick walls allow more oxygen to be stored within the lung tissue

• The thin walls and large surface area maximize the efficiency of gas exchange between air and blood

• Large surface area reduces the need for blood vessels near the alveoli

• Thin walls prevent the lungs from expanding during inhalation

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5