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Building Blocks of the Human Body
Building Blocks of the Human Body
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1
What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?
physiology
gross anatomy
histology
anatomy
2
What is the function of the muscular system?
circulates blood through the body
sends and receives body messages
moves the body
controls breathing of the body
3
Which of the following is NOT an example of metabolism?
building up of larger molecules from smaller ones
controlling the basic functions and activities of the cell
releasing energy to perform specific body functions
breaking down of larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
4
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle.
False
True
5
What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
supports, protects and holds the body together
coordinates body functions
contracts to produce motion
6
The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called anatomy
False
True
7
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:
Epithelial
Muscular
Nerve
Connective
8
The primary function of the excretory system is to:
circulate blood throughout the body
regulate and control the growth and reproduction of the body
intake oxygen to be absorbed into the blood
eliminate waste/toxins from the body
9
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
physiology
myology
anatomy
histology
10
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
skin
pancreas
lungs
brain
11
Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:
Protiens
Molecules
DNA
Centrioles
12
Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
muscular tissue
connective tissue
13
Groups of cells of the same kind that perform simliar functions make up tissues.
False
True
14
The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:
physiology
biology
gross anatomy
anatomy
15
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
anabolism
carbolism
metabolism
catabolism
16
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up:
centrioles
structures
systems
units
17
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is referred to as:
metabolism
life cycle
mitosis
molecular cycle
18
What is the function of the endocrine system?
converts nutrients to energy
allows living organisms to procreate
eliminates waste/toxins from the body
controls release of hormones, skin conditions and energy levels
19
A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of a system is a(n):
Muscle
System
Tissue
Organ
20
Functions of the muscular system:movement of body, contouring of body & involvement in functions of other body systems.
True
False
21
All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:
protien builder of the cell
break down nutrients
create energy molecules
take in nutrients
22
What are the basic units of living matter?
tissues
kidneys
bones
cells
23
The outer surface of the cell is known as the Cell Membrane
True
False
24
Which of the organs of the body is the largest?
liver
heart
skin
brain
25
The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?
intestines
brain
kidneys
liver
26
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat.
False
True
27
Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells are:
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Chromosomes
Cytoplasm
