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Chapter 26 Basic Structures of LIfe

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of the functions of the internal and external body structures and how they work is defined as:

a)

physiology

b)

biology

c)

entomology

d)

anatomy

2.

The study of disease processes is defined as:

a)

entomology

b)

biology

c)

pathology

d)

etiology

3.

Which of the following terms mean small unites within a cell responsible for a specific function?

a)

cell membrane

b)

organelle

c)

nucleous

d)

cytoplasm

4.

A cell wall or plasma membrane that holds a cell together is called a:

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

oraganelle

d)

metabolism

5.

The fliud part of a cell that allows the internal structures of the cell to move is:

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleolus

c)

ribosome

d)

cytoplasm

6.

Which of the following structures is the "brain" of teh cell and is located in the center of the cell?

a)

nucleous

b)

lysosome

c)

ribosome

d)

nucleus

7.

What cell structure forms genetic material or DNA?

a)

ribosome

b)

nucleolus

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

8.

What organelle is responsible for making energy and is often referred to sa the "powerhouse" of the cell?

a)

lysosome

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

9.

What organelles are responsible for making protein in a cell?

a)

lysosomes

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleolus

d)

ribosomes

10.

What organelle is responsible for digestion of food and proteins?

a)

lysosomes

b)

ribosomes

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondria

11.

What term is used to describe a reaction that occurs within the body and allows chemicals to break down and be used by the body?

a)

lysosomes

b)

mitosis

c)

metalbolism

d)

meiosis

12.

Cell division of somatic or nonreproductive cells which aid in the body's groth and repair are defined as:

a)

meiosis

b)

mitosis

c)

anaphase

d)

interphase

13.

A process in which a stubstance found in lower concentration will move to an ares where it is higher in concentration is called:

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

active transport

d)

diffusion

14.

A process in which smaller particles combine to form larger particleas is called:

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

diffussion

d)

active transport

15.

A process by which larger particles break down into smaller particles is called:

a)

anabolism

b)

active transport

c)

catabolism

d)

diffusion

16.

A process in which a substance is found in a higher concentraion and will move to an areas where is is lower in concentraion is:

a)

anabolism

b)

diffusion

c)

catabolism

d)

active transport

17.

What is the process in which a cell can take in a particle?

a)

homeostasis

b)

osmosis

c)

endocytosis

d)

phagocytosis

18.

________________ is defined as maintenance and balance of body processes.

a)

osmosis

b)

homeostasis

c)

endocytosis

d)

phagocytosis

19.

The movement of a substance through and across a cell membrane is described as:

a)

osmosis

b)

diffusion

c)

catabolism

d)

anabolism

20.

The process by which dead cells and waste materials are eaten or removed from teh body is:

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

endocytosis

d)

phagocytosis

21.

Chromosomes begin to condense, and chromosomes silmilar in structure pair, and cross over in :

a)

prophase I

b)

metaphase I

c)

telophase I

d)

cytokenesis

22.

Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes and chromosomes line up in the center of the cell in:

a)

prophase I

b)

metaphase I

c)

anaphase I

d)

telophase I

23.

Chromosomes reach opposite ends of the cell and the nuclear membrane forms ub:

a)

prophrase I

b)

telophase I

c)

metaphase I

d)

anaphase I

24.

____________ is cell division for breeding and reproduction that invovles acell dividing intor four daughter cells:

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

phagocytosis

d)

cytokenesis

25.

The study of the internal and external structures is referred to as:

a)

physiology

b)

biology

c)

anatomy

d)

psychology

26.

A group of cells that are alike in structure are:

a)

organelles

b)

organs

c)

guard cells

d)

tissues

27.

Tissue that covers the body surgace, lines internal organ structuress, and serves as a protective layer is:

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

connective tissue

c)

muscular tissue

d)

nervous tissue

28.

Tissues that hold and support body structures by connecting cells such as ligaments and tendons are:

a)

muscular tissue

b)

connective tissue

c)

epithelial tissue

d)

nervous tissye

29.

Tissue that allows movement of body parts is referred to as:

a)

connective tissue

b)

nervous tissue

c)

epithelian tissue

d)

muscular tissue

30.

A group of similar tissues form:

a)

cells

b)

organ systems

c)

organelles

d)

oragans

31.

A group of organs working together to perform specific related functions such as heart, arteries,veins, and lungs make up a/an:

a)

organlle

b)

organ system

c)

tissue system

d)

connective tissue

32.

The invasion of a foreing substance causing disease and resulting in inflammation is:

a)

virus

b)

infection

c)

tumor

d)

trauma

33.

External forces such as falling form a height can cause __________ resulting in tissue damage or injury.

a)

inflammation

b)

tumors

c)

diseases

d)

trauma

34.

Cell division may occur rapidly in some cases in localized areas called:

a)

tumors

b)

inflammation

c)

injury

d)

infection

35.

Cartilage is an example of what type of tissue?

a)

muscular tissue

b)

epithelian tissue

c)

nervous tissue

d)

connective tissue

36.

The study of intermal and external body structures is referred to as:

a)

physiology

b)

biology

c)

anatomy

d)

psychology