Building Blocks /Human Body

Question 1

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

b.
histology

c.
anatomy

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The control center of cell activities is called the:

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Cytoplasm

Question 4

All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:
Question 4 Select one:

a.
take in nutrients

b.
break down nutrients

c.
create energy molecules

d.
protein builder of the cell

Answer 4

D.protein builder of the cell

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Catabolism

Question 6

What is the role of the epithelial tissue?

Answer 6

covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Muscular tissue

Question 8

A separate body structure that is composed of tissues is a(n):

Answer 8

Organ

Question 9

The organ that controls body functions and synthesizes information is the:

Answer 9

Brain

Question 10

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

Answer 10

eliminate waste/toxins from the body

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Nerve tissue

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Body system

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Anatomy

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Spleen

Question 15

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

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

Answer 16

True

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Mitosis

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Nervous system

Question 19

The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known a
a.
anabolism

b.
physiology

c.
metabolism

d.
catabolism

Answer 19

Metabolism

Question 20

Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:.
a.
DNA
b.
proteins
c.
centrioles
d.
molecules

Answer 20

Centrioles

Question 21

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

a.
mitosis

b.
meiosis

c.
anabolism

d.
catabolism

Answer 21

Catabolism

Question 22

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

a.
nerve tissue

b.
epithelial tissue

c.
muscular tissue

d.
connective tissue

Answer 22

Connective tissue

Question 23

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

b.
anabolism
C.
protoplasm
D
metabolism.

Answer 23

C protoplasm.

Question 24

What is the function of the digestive system?
a.
converts nutrients to energy
b.
eliminates waste from the body
C
allows living organisms to procreate
d.
controls growth and general health and reproduction of the body

Answer 24

converts nutrients to energy

Question 25

Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called:
Question 7 Select one:

a.
ribosomes

b.
cytoplasm

c.
mitochondria

d.
chromosomes

Answer 25

C. Mitochondria

Question 26

The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?
Question 8 Select one:

a.
brain

b.
liver

c.
kidneys

d.
intestines

Answer 26

Intestines

Question 27

Nucleus

Answer 27

Control center of cell activities

Question 28

Cytoplasm

Answer 28

Repair and restore

Question 29

Cell membrane

Answer 29

Maintains shape of cell

Question 30

Mitochondria

Answer 30

Take in nutrients and create energy