building blocks of the human body Flashcards
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:
anabolism
Which of the organs of the body is the largest?
skin
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat.
true
Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body?
skeletal
The colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of is referred to as:
protoplasm
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is referred to as:
mitosis
What is another name for histology?
microscopic anatomy
The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
gross anatomy
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
tissues
The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:
nervous system
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up:
systems
Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:
centrioles
What is the function of the muscular system?
moves the body
The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:
physiology
What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?
histology
A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of a system is a(n):
organ
What three basic parts are found in most human cells?
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
A group of body structures which perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a:
body system
The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the:
integumentary system
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
anatomy
All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:
protein builder of the cell
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
metabolism
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
brain
The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by
catabolism
The primary function of the excretory system is to:
eliminate waste/toxins from the body
What is the function of the endocrine system?
controls release of hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels
Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
nerve tissue
What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
The control center of cell activities is called the
nucleus
The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?
intestines
Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:
cytoplasm
Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called:
mitochondria
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:
muscular tissue
What is the function of the digestive system?
converts nutrients to energy
Which primary organ of the lymphatic system filters old/non-functional red blood cells from the body?
spleen
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
connective tissue
The outer surface of the cell is known as the:
cell membrane
Which of the following is NOT an example of metabolism?
controlling the basic functions and activities of the cell
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle.
false
Which body system circulates blood through the body?
circulatory system
What are the basic units of living matter?
cells
