105E.1 Building blocks of the human body

What are the basic units of living matter?

The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:

The organ that controls all body functions is the:

A group of body structures which perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a:

The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:

Groups of cells of the same kind make up:

The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:

Which is NOT an example of metabolism?

A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of a system is a(n):

What is another name for histology?

The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the:

The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:

The control center of cell activities is called the:

The colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of is referred to as:

Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?

Which of the organs of the body is the largest?

The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle.

Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as :

All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:

What does #3 of the cell indicate?

What is the function of the endocrine system?

The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?

What does #2 of the cell indicate?

What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?

What is the function of the digestive system?

Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body?

These three basic parts are found in most human cells except:

Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?

What does #1 of the cell indicate?

Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up:

Which primary organ of the lymphatic system filters old/non-functional red blood cells from the body?

The outer surface of the cell is known as the:

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:

Which body system circulates blood through the body?

What is the function of the muscular system?

Organelles in the cytoplasm that take nutrients, break them down & create ATP molecules is called:

Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat.

Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?

The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by: