General Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is:

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures is:

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is:

Answer 3

Histology (also known as microscopic anatomy)

Question 4

The basic units of all living things, from bacteria to plants to animals, including human beings.

Answer 4

Cells

Question 5

The cells of all living things are composed of a substance called

Answer 5

Protoplasm

Question 6

The active protoplasm found in the center of the cell that plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism.

*The yolk in the middle of the egg.

Answer 6

Nucleus

Question 7

The watery fluid that cells need for growth, reproduction, and self-repair.

Answer 7

Cytoplasm

Question 8

The cell part that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell

Answer 8

Cell Membrane

Question 9

The usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells

Answer 9

Mitosis

Question 10

Two phases of Metabolism:

Answer 10

Anabolism and Catabolism