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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which branch of biology is concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts?

a)

Physiology

b)

Pathophysiology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Homeostasis

2.

What is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Physiology

c)

Pathophysiology

d)

Homeostasis

3.

What term refers to the functional changes that accompany a particular disease or disorder?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Physiology

c)

Pathophysiology

d)

Homeostasis

4.

Which term describes the self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Physiology

c)

Pathophysiology

d)

Homeostasis

5.

Which part of the cell is the control center?

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Nuclear membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

6.

Which type of tissue covers the internal and external body surfaces?

a)

Connective Tissue

b)

Muscle Tissue

c)

Nervous Tissue

d)

Epithelial Tissue

7.

Which organ is responsible for carrying messages from all parts of the body to and from the brain and spinal cord?

a)

Capillaries

b)

Skin

c)

Joints

d)

Nerves

8.

Which system of the body is responsible for holding body parts such as bones, ligaments, and tendons together and connecting them?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Nervous

c)

Muscular

d)

Skeletal

9.

Which layer of the skin contains melanin, which determines the color of your skin?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Sebaceous

10.

What is the function of the hypodermis layer of the skin?

a)

Insulating the body

b)

Storing energy

c)

Connecting the skin to muscles and bones

d)

All of the above

11.

Which disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and results in an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters?

a)

Chickenpox

b)

Gangrene

c)

Acne

d)

Psoriasis

12.

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

a)

All of the above

b)

Provide a framework for the body

c)

Protect vital organs

d)

Serve as levers for movement

13.

Which type of bone is found in the wrists, ankles, and toes?

a)

Irregular bones

b)

Long bones

c)

Short bones

d)

Flat bones

14.

What is the function of red bone marrow?

a)

Store fat

b)

Produce red blood cells

c)

Store calcium

d)

Produce white blood cells

15.

Which disease causes bones to become weak and brittle?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Arthritis

c)

Sprains

d)

Herniated disk

16.

How many individual muscles are there in the muscular system?

a)

Over 800

b)

Over 700

c)

Over 600

d)

Over 500

17.

Which category of muscles can be controlled by will?

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

Cardiac

d)

None of the above

18.

Which muscles help your heart pump blood?

a)

Smooth/Involuntary

b)

Cardiac

c)

None of the above

d)

Skeletal/Voluntary

19.

Which muscles line the insides of organs such as the bladder and stomach?

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

None of the above

d)

Cardiac

20.

What is the term for moving toward the midline?

a)

Flexion

b)

Adduction

c)

Extension

d)

Abduction

21.

What is the term for decreasing the angle of the muscle?

a)

Adduction

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Flexion

22.

Which disorder is characterized by chronic pain in muscles?

a)

Fibromyalgia

b)

Bursitis

c)

Tendonitis

d)

Strain

23.

Which disorder is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive weakness and disability?

a)

Fibromyalgia

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Strain

d)

Dislocation

24.

Which division of the nervous system acts as a control center?

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

c)

Somatic Nervous System

d)

Autonomic Nervous System

25.

What condition can result from the overproduction of growth hormone in adults?

a)

Acromegaly

b)

Diabetes

c)

Hypothyroidism

d)

Cushing's syndrome