The human body Flashcards
What is the difference between physiology and anatomy?
physiology- studies how the body functions
Anatomy- studies the structure of the body
Which of the following body system is wrongly matched with its function?
A. Lymphatic- house of immunity
B. Respiratory- Regulate acid-base balance
C. Endocrine- control body activities
D. Digestive- Homeostasis
E. Urinary/ Excretory- regulate acid-base balance of the blood
D.
Digestive systems -absorption of nutrients -removal of unused food -Reclaiming of water. Cardiovascular systems -transport of oxygen -homeostasis -cosmetic
Which organs included in the system is wrong?
A. Lymphatic- lymph node, spleen, thymus,
tonsil
B. Respiratory- bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx
C. Reproductive (male)- scrotum, testes, vas deferens,
D. Excretory - kidney, ureters, prostate, urethra
D
prostate is an accessory gland found in the male reproductive system.
Which of the following is not the function of musculoskeletal system A. support and Protection B. body posture C. body heat D. store inorganic salt E. C and D F. B and C
E
skeletal system -provide frame work -store inorganic salt -house blood forming tissues Muscular system -Movement of the body -Body heat
What is the difference between homeostasis and hemostasis?
Homeostasis- maintenance of stable condition within the internal environment.
Hemostasis- complex of process to stop bleeding.
Positive and negative feedback mechanisms rely on two control systems to function properly. these are
- The nervous system
* The endocrine system
All cells translate RNA into protein in the same way.
True/ False
True
All cells translate RNA into protein in the same way.
True/ False
True
Which of the following is true about what happens to cell
A. get smaller-atrophy.
B. get larger- hypertrophy
C. multiply more than normal -hyperplasia
D. change their phenotype -metaplasia
E. All
E
