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HST Ch 6: Anatomy & Physiology

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

The difference between anatomy and physiology is:

a)

Anatomy studies the structure of body parts, while physiology studies their function.

b)

Anatomy studies the function of body parts, while physiology studies their structure.

c)

Anatomy and physiology both study only the structure of body parts.

d)

Anatomy and physiology both study only the function of body parts.

2.

Which of the following is NOT a function of body cells?

a)

Reproduce

b)

Use oxygen and nutrients

c)

Produce energy

d)

Photosynthesis

3.

Cells have several parts. Which part contains genetic material?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Organelle

4.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the part of the cell that surrounds and protects it.

a)

cell membrane

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosome

5.

A group of tissues working together are known as a(n)

a)

organ

b)

cell

c)

tissue

d)

organ system

6.

What are tissues?

a)

Groups of organs that work together

b)

Groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

c)

Groups of muscles that work together

d)

Groups of nerves that work together

7.

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue?

a)

Connective tissue

b)

Epithelial tissue

c)

Muscle tissue

d)

Bone tissue

8.

Which of the following best describes vital organs?

a)

A) Organs a person can live without

b)

B) Organs the human body requires for survival

c)

C) Organs that do not perform any function

d)

D) Organs made of only one tissue type

9.

What is the main purpose of the urinary system?

a)

filtering blood, excreting waste, and maintaining proper pH balance

b)

temperature control through sweating and shivering

c)

exchange of carbon dioxide upon respirations

d)

controlling all of the body's metabolic processes through hormone exchange

10.

What is tissue typing? How does tissue typing relate to organ transplants?

a)

Tissue typing examines the antigens found on the surface of cells located in human tissue. A donor’s antigens must match the recipient’s antigens for an organ transplant to be successful.

b)

Tissue typing is a process of matching blood types only, and is not related to organ transplants.

c)

Tissue typing involves checking for genetic disorders in the donor, which is unrelated to organ compatibility.

d)

Tissue typing is the process of measuring organ size to ensure a physical fit for transplantation.

11.

What is homeostasis?

a)

A state of internal balance achieved by adjusting body systems

b)

A type of cardiac efficiency achieved through proper diet and exercise

c)

A form of exercise

d)

A state of being outside the normal range of levels within the body systems

12.

Which of the following are examples of homeostatic processes?

a)

Controlling body temperature

b)

Controlling blood pressure

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

13.

What does the integumentary system do?

a)

Covers and protects the body

b)

Helps with digestion

c)

Controls movement

d)

Produces hormones

14.

Which of the following is NOT included in the integumentary system?

a)

Kidneys

b)

Skin

c)

Sebaceous glands

d)

Fingernails

e)

Sweat glands

15.

Which components make up the musculoskeletal system?

a)

A) Bones, joints, and muscles

b)

B) Bones, skin, and nerves

c)

C) Muscles, blood, and cartilage

d)

D) Joints, nerves, and skin

16.

Match the following types of muscle tissue with their names:

a)

Found in the heart

1.

Cardiac muscle

b)

Attached to bones

2.

Skeletal muscle

c)

Found in internal organs

3.

Smooth muscle

17.

Which system directs body functions through electrical impulses generated by neurons?

a)

Digestive system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Circulatory system

18.

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

a)

Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system

b)

Digestive system and Respiratory system

c)

Skeletal system and Muscular system

d)

Circulatory system and Endocrine system

19.

Match the following neuron parts with their functions:

a)

Collects and responds to stimuli

1.

Dendrite

b)

Transmits electrical impulses

2.

Axon

c)

Contains genetic material

3.

Nucleus

20.

What are the main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

a)

A) Brain and spinal cord

b)

B) Heart and lungs

c)

C) Kidneys and liver

d)

D) Muscles and bones

21.

The central nervous system (CNS) controls the activity of the brain and spinal cord. What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

a)

It connects the CNS to the rest of the body and transmits signals between them.

b)

It produces hormones for the body.

c)

It controls only voluntary muscle movements.

d)

It is responsible for digestion and metabolism.

22.

Maintaining the body's equilibrium refers to the sense of ______.

a)

balance

b)

taste

c)

hearing

d)

smell

23.

How many main parts does the ear have?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

24.

Which of the following is NOT a main part of the ear?

a)

Outer (external) ear

b)

Middle ear

c)

Inner (internal) ear

d)

Upper ear

25.

What organs are included in the endocrine system?

a)

Thyroid, pancreas, pituitary gland, and testes/ovaries

b)

Kidney, bladder and urethra

c)

Heart, arteries and veins

d)

Stomach, liver, gallbladder

26.

What do type of blood do arteries carry?

a)

de-oxygenated

b)

oxygen-rich

c)

thick

d)

blood without platelets

27.

What is another term for platelets?

a)

Erythrocytes

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

Thrombocytes

d)

Leukocytes