NEW
Font size
WorksheetsAnatomy and Physiology Quiz 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which branch of biology is concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts?
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Anatomy
Homeostasis
What is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts?
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Homeostasis
What term refers to the functional changes that accompany a particular disease or disorder?
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Homeostasis
Which term describes the self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival?
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Homeostasis
Which part of the cell is the control center?
Chromosomes
Nuclear membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Which type of tissue covers the internal and external body surfaces?
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Epithelial Tissue
Which organ is responsible for carrying messages from all parts of the body to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Capillaries
Skin
Joints
Nerves
Which system of the body is responsible for holding body parts such as bones, ligaments, and tendons together and connecting them?
Integumentary
Nervous
Muscular
Skeletal
Which layer of the skin contains melanin, which determines the color of your skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Sebaceous
What is the function of the hypodermis layer of the skin?
Insulating the body
Storing energy
Connecting the skin to muscles and bones
All of the above
Which disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and results in an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters?
Chickenpox
Gangrene
Acne
Psoriasis
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
All of the above
Provide a framework for the body
Protect vital organs
Serve as levers for movement
Which type of bone is found in the wrists, ankles, and toes?
Irregular bones
Long bones
Short bones
Flat bones
What is the function of red bone marrow?
Store fat
Produce red blood cells
Store calcium
Produce white blood cells
Which disease causes bones to become weak and brittle?
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Sprains
Herniated disk
How many individual muscles are there in the muscular system?
Over 800
Over 700
Over 600
Over 500
Which category of muscles can be controlled by will?
Smooth
Skeletal
Cardiac
None of the above
Which muscles help your heart pump blood?
Smooth/Involuntary
Cardiac
None of the above
Skeletal/Voluntary
Which muscles line the insides of organs such as the bladder and stomach?
Smooth
Skeletal
None of the above
Cardiac
What is the term for moving toward the midline?
Flexion
Adduction
Extension
Abduction
What is the term for decreasing the angle of the muscle?
Adduction
Extension
Abduction
Flexion
Which disorder is characterized by chronic pain in muscles?
Fibromyalgia
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Strain
Which disorder is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive weakness and disability?
Fibromyalgia
Muscular Dystrophy
Strain
Dislocation
Which division of the nervous system acts as a control center?
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
What condition can result from the overproduction of growth hormone in adults?
Acromegaly
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
