Building Blocks of the Human Body 105E.1 Review

What is another name for histology?

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of metabolism?

What are the basic units of living matter?

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

Which of the organs of the body is the largest?

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

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

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

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

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:

What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?

What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?

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

Which body system circulates blood through the body?

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

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

What is the function of the endocrine system?

What does number 3 on this illustration of the cell indicate?

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

The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is referred to as:

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

What is the function of the digestive system?

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

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

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

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

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

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

The outer surface of the cell is known as the:

The organ that controls all body functions is the:

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:

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

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

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

What is the function of the muscular system?

All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:

What does number 2 on this illustration of the cell indicate?

The control center of cell activities is called the:

Organelles the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down N create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called

What three basic parts are found in most human cells?

What does number 1 on this illustration of the cell indicate?