Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

The study of morphology or structure of organisms is called…

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

**___ is the scientific study of body functions **

Answer 2

physiology

Question 3

**the six levels of organization in the body, in sequence from the simplist to the most complex, are … **

Answer 3

1. chemical
2. cells
3. tissues
4. organs
5. body systems
6. total organism

Question 4

**the basic living unit of all organisms is the **

Answer 4

molecules

Question 5

____ is a collection of cells with similar structure and function

Answer 5

tissues

Question 6

Name 11 organ systems of the body

Answer 6

1. Integumentary system
2. skeletal system
3. muscular system
4. Nervous system
5. Endocrine system
6. Cardiovascular system
7. Lymphatic system
8. Digestive system
9. repiratory system
10. Urinary system
11. Reproductive system

Question 7

Integumentary System consists of

Answer 7

the skin with its derivatives; it covers and protects the skin.

Question 8

Skeletal System includes

Answer 8

the bones, cartilages, and ligaments; it forms the framework of the body.

Question 9

Muscular System consists of

Answer 9

all the muscles in the body; it produces movement and heat.

Question 10

Nervous System includes

Answer 10

the brain, spinal cord, and nerves; it recieves/transmits stimuli and coordinates body activites

Question 11

Endocrine System consists of

Answer 11

ductless glands; it regulates metabolic activities

Question 12

Cardiovascular System includes

Answer 12

the blood, heart, and blood vessels; it transports substancesthroughout the body.

Question 13

Lymphatic system includes

Answer 13

lymph, lymphatic tissues, and lymphoid organs; its major defense against disease

Question 14

**Digestive system consists of **

Answer 14

gastrointestinal tract amd accesory organs;