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E 105.01 BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE HUMAN BODY
E 105.01 BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE HUMAN BODY
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What is another name for histology
physiology
gross anatomy
osteology
microscopic anatomy
2
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:
muscular tissue
connective tissue
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
3
The colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of id referred to as:
cytoplasm
metabolism
protoplasm
anabolism
4
Groups of cells of the same kind make up tissues.
True
False
5
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is known as:
mitosis
metabolism
molecular cycle
life cycle
6
What is the function of the muscular system?
circulates blood through the body
controls breathing of the body
moves the body
sends and receives body messages
7
What is the function of the endocrine system?
allows living organisms to procreate
converts nutrients to energy
controls hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions & energy levels
eliminates waste/toxins from the body
8
Which of the organs of the body is the largest?
brain
heart
liver
skin
9
The stomach and which other organs are responsible for digesting food?
intestines
brain
kidneys
liver
10
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
nerve tissue
muscular tissue
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
11
A group of body structures which perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a:
cell
tissue
body system
organ
12
What type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
connective tissue
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
muscular tissue
13
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle.
False
True
14
The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by:
meiosis
catabolism
anabolism
mitosis
15
Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body?
muscular
endocrine
skeletal
nervous
16
The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the:
respiratory system
integumentary system
excretory system
endocrine system
17
Which body system circulates blood through the body.
respiratory system
nervous system
circulatory system
endocrine system
18
What three basic parts are found in most human cells?
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane
muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane
nucleus, cytoplasm, connective tissue
19
What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
supports, protects and holds the body together
contracts to produce motion
coordinates body functions
20
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body _____.
temperature
odor
sweat
fat
21
The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:
nervous system
endocrine system
excretory system
reproductive system
22
Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:
centrioles
proteins
molecules
DNA
23
The control center of the cell activities is called the:
protoplasm
metabolism
cytoplasm
nucleus
24
The primary function of the excretory system is to intake oxygen to be absorbed into the blood.
False
True
25
This area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body.
physiology
myology
histology
anatomy
26
The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:
anatomy
gross anatomy
physiology
biology
27
The outer surface of the cell is known:
cell membrane
anabolism
cytoplasm
nucleus
28
The study of the structures that are too small to be seen except through a microscope is called histology.
True
False
29
What is the function of the digestive system?
converts nutrients to energy
eliminates waste from the body
controls growth and general health and reproduction of the body
allows living organisms to procreate
30
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
catabolism
physiology
metabolism
anabolism
31
What are the basic units of living matter?
cells
kidneys
tissues
bones
32
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is known as catabolism.
True
False
33
The structure and function of epithelial cells is:
contracts to produce motion
supports, protects and holds the body together
coordinates body structures
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
34
The primary organ of the lymphatic system filters old/non-function red bloods from body is the spleen.
False
True
35
The study of the structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
physiology
histology
gross anatomy
biology
36
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
pancreas
skin
brain
lungs