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Anatomy & Physiology Introduction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anatomy refers to

a)

the function of the parts of the body

b)

the structure and shape of the body

c)

the flow of blood through the body

d)

how all the parts of an organ system work together

2.

Physiology refers to

a)

how the body and its parts work or function

b)

the structure and shape of the body

c)

organs within an organ system

d)

how the structure of the body relates to its function

3.

Which of these is NOT required for life?

a)

water

b)

food

c)

tissues

d)

oxygen

e)

pressure

4.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?

a)

movement

b)

growth

c)

excretion

d)

sleeping

e)

reproduction

5.

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called

a)

metabolism

b)

assimilation

c)

growth

d)

digestion

6.

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?

a)

cell

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

organelle

7.

What is formed when cells of the same type join to perform a common task?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

system

8.

Measuring an organ's size would relate more closely to the science of ...

a)

anatomy

b)

physiology

c)

both anatomy and physiology

9.

Measuring the acid content of the stomach would relate more closely to the science of ...

a)

anatomy

b)

physiology

c)

both anatomy and physiology

10.
Dissection would relate more closely to the science of ...
a)
anatomy
b)
physiology
11.

What are the two main types of anatomy?

a)

Gross

b)

Microscopic

c)

Physiology

d)

Microbiology

e)

Radiographic

12.

Which type of anatomy studies regions and systems of the body?

a)

Microscopic

b)

Gross

c)

Morphology

d)

Physiology

13.

The human body is made up of 60-80% of this molecule?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

glucose

c)

water

d)

oxygen

14.

What is the correct order for the levels of organization in the body

a)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

b)

atom, macromolecule, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, tissue, organelle, cell, organ, organ system, organism

15.

What systems allows the body to move and controls movement within the body?

a)

Digestive

b)

Sensory

c)

Muscular

d)

Integumentary

16.

What system coordinates body activity through hormones?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Endocrine

c)

Reproductive

d)

Respiratory

17.

What system covers the body and protects other body system?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Sensory

c)

Skeletal

d)

Cardiovascular

18.

What system exchanges gases between the air and blood?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Respiratory

c)

Urinary

d)

Nervous

19.

What system filters the blood and removes liquid wastes?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Respiratory

c)

Endocrine

d)

Urinary

20.

What system regulates the environment and directs the activities of other body system?

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Circulatory

d)

Endocrine

21.

What system provides for human reproduction

a)

Endocrine

b)

Integumantary

c)

Urinary

d)

Reproductive

22.
Which system provides shape and support, enables you to move, protects your internal organs, and stores minerals?
a)
skeletal
b)
muscular
c)
digestive
d)
nervous
23.
Which system takes food into the body, breaks down food, and absorbs the digested materials?
a)
respiratory
b)
circulatory
c)
digestive
d)
excretory
24.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
b)
Prevent swelling
c)
Removes toxins & waste 
d)
Fights against infection 
25.

This system includes the brain and the spinal cord.

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Circulatory

d)

Skeletal