What All Do You Know About Anatomy And Physiology Quiz

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1. What is the study of structure?

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Anatomy is the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Physiology focuses on how those structures function, Histology is the study of tissues, and Biochemistry deals with the chemical processes within living organisms.

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What all do you know about anatomy and physiology? Flashcards below, you will get to review some of the basic terms that you have to learn in your... see moreanatomy classes and what they mean. They are perfect for someone who wants to get an overview of what they should know at this rate. Do give them a look and test yourself using the quiz that follows see less

2. What is the study of function?

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Physiology is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. It focuses on how the body works, including the physical and chemical processes involved.

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3. What is structure always related to?

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In design and engineering, structure is typically related to the function or purpose of an object or system.

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4. What are electrons, protons, and neutrons examples of?

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Electrons, protons, and neutrons are all examples of subatomic particles, which are the building blocks of atoms.

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5. How is the level of organization structured?

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The correct structure of the levels of organization hierarchy goes from subatomic particles to organism, with each level building upon the previous one to form a complex living system.

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6. What is the term for the use of high frequency sound waves that is relatively quick and inexpensive?

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Ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of internal organs in the body. It is commonly used for various diagnostic purposes due to being quick and cost-effective. Radiography, Endoscopy, and Tomography are also medical imaging techniques, but they each utilize different methods and technologies compared to ultrasonography.

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7. What medical procedure requires injection of dye and produces computerized images from different angles?

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. It does not involve ionizing radiation like X-rays or CT scans, and does not use sound waves like Ultrasound.

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8. What is the term for change in position; motion?

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When an object changes its position or location, it is referred to as movement. Displacement is the change in position of an object, acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, and velocity is the speed of an object in a particular direction.

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9. What is the term for the reaction to a change?

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Responsiveness refers to the ability to react to a change quickly and effectively, while resistance implies opposing or fighting against the change. Adaptability involves adjusting to the change, and inertia refers to the tendency to maintain the current state without responding to the change.

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10. What is the term for increase in body size without a change in shape?

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Growth specifically refers to an increase in size, while expansion, enlargement, and development do not necessarily imply the absence of a change in shape.

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11. What is the process of creating new organisms and new cells?

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Reproduction is the specific process of creating new organisms and new cells, distinct from growth, metabolism, and photosynthesis which are other biological processes.

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12. What is the process of obtaining oxygen, removing CO2, and releasing energy from foods?

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Respiration is the process by which organisms exchange gases with their environment to obtain oxygen and release carbon dioxide while also extracting energy from food sources. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, while fermentation is another metabolic process used by some organisms. Digestion is the breakdown of food for nutrient absorption, not related to oxygen exchange.

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13. What is the process of breaking down food substances into simpler forms?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food substances into simpler forms, while assimilation refers to the absorption and transformation of nutrients by the body. Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes, and absorption is the process of taking in nutrients and water from the digestive system into the bloodstream.

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14. What is the term for the passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids?

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Absorption specifically refers to the process of substances passing through membranes and entering body fluids, while osmosis, diffusion, and permeability are related but not the exact definition of absorption.

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15. What is the term for the movement of substances in body fluids?

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Circulation refers to the movement of substances in body fluids through the circulatory system, while diffusion, osmosis, and absorption are different processes of movement of substances in and out of cells.

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16. What is the process of changing absorbed substances into chemically different forms?

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Assimilation refers to the conversion of absorbed substances into chemically different forms. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules, metabolism is the overall chemical reactions that occur in the body, and osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

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17. What is the process of removal of waste produced by metabolic reactions?

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Excretion is the specific process of removing waste products produced by metabolic reactions from the body. Digestion is the process of breaking down food for nutrient absorption, absorption is the uptake of nutrients by cells, and respiration is the process of gas exchange for energy production.

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18. What are the five essential requirements for organisms to survive?

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Organisms need water, food, oxygen, heat, and pressure to survive. Sunlight, shelter, energy, nutrients, and growth, while important, are not part of the essential requirements for survival.

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19. What substance is most abundant in the body, required for metabolic processes, required for transport of substances, and regulates body temperature?

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Water is the most abundant substance in the body and is essential for various bodily functions such as metabolism, transportation of nutrients, and regulating body temperature. While proteins, calcium, and iron are also important for overall health, they do not fulfill all the mentioned roles in the same way that water does.

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20. What substance provides necessary nutrients, supplies energy, and supplies raw materials?

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Food is the primary source of necessary nutrients, energy, and raw materials for the human body, making it the correct answer.

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21. This is a form of energy and controls the rate of metabolic reactions.

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Heat is a form of energy that can affect the rate of metabolic reactions by speeding up or slowing down chemical reactions within the body. Light, sound, and electricity are other forms of energy, but they do not directly control the rate of metabolic reactions like heat does.

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22. What does the term 'temperature' refer to?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, which correlates with the amount of heat present in the system.

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23. What is the term used to describe the body's maintenance of a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis is the process by which the body regulates internal conditions to maintain a stable, constant environment. Metabolism, osmosis, and catabolism are all related to cellular processes, but they do not specifically refer to the body's maintenance of internal stability.

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24. What is responsible for monitoring aspects of the internal environment and making corrections and changes?

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Homeostatic mechanisms are the internal mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body. Feedback control systems, adaptation mechanisms, and hormonal regulation mechanisms are also involved in maintaining homeostasis but are not the specific monitoring and corrective mechanisms themselves.

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25. What part of the body is responsible for detecting stimuli?

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Receptors are specialized cells or cell processes that detect stimuli from the environment and transmit sensory information to the brain. Nerves, brain, and muscles do not directly detect stimuli.

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26. What term tells what a particular value should be and includes a set point?

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The correct answer 'Control center' refers to the specific value that should be achieved and includes a set point to guide the process.

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27. What is the term used to describe responses that change conditions in the internal environment?

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Effectors are components of the body that elicit responses to change conditions in the internal environment. Receptors detect the changes, enzymes facilitate biochemical reactions, and hormones regulate various bodily functions.

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28. What is the fine/thin layer that covers organs?

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The visceral layer is the thin layer that covers organs. The parietal layer covers the walls of body cavities, the epidermal layer is the outermost layer of the skin, and the endothelial layer lines the interior surface of blood vessels.

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29. What is the thick layer that lines cavities or body walls called?

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The parietal layer is the outer layer that lines cavities or body walls, while the visceral layer is the inner layer that covers organs within those cavities. The epithelial layer is a type of tissue that covers the body surfaces, and the pericardial layer specifically refers to the lining of the pericardium surrounding the heart.

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30. Which organ system is known as the body covering?

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The integumentary system is responsible for protecting the body from external environmental factors and is made up of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. The skeletal system provides support and protection for the body, the circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body, and the nervous system controls communication and coordination within the body.

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What is the study of structure?
What is the study of function?
What is structure always related to?
What are electrons, protons, and neutrons examples of?
How is the level of organization structured?
What is the term for the use of high frequency sound waves that is...
What medical procedure requires injection of dye and produces...
What is the term for change in position; motion?
What is the term for the reaction to a change?
What is the term for increase in body size without a change in shape?
What is the process of creating new organisms and new cells?
What is the process of obtaining oxygen, removing CO2, and releasing...
What is the process of breaking down food substances into simpler...
What is the term for the passage of substances through membranes and...
What is the term for the movement of substances in body fluids?
What is the process of changing absorbed substances into chemically...
What is the process of removal of waste produced by metabolic...
What are the five essential requirements for organisms to survive?
What substance is most abundant in the body, required for metabolic...
What substance provides necessary nutrients, supplies energy, and...
This is a form of energy and controls the rate of metabolic reactions.
What does the term 'temperature' refer to?
What is the term used to describe the body's maintenance of a stable...
What is responsible for monitoring aspects of the internal environment...
What part of the body is responsible for detecting stimuli?
What term tells what a particular value should be and includes a set...
What is the term used to describe responses that change conditions in...
What is the fine/thin layer that covers organs?
What is the thick layer that lines cavities or body walls called?
Which organ system is known as the body covering?
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