Est 105.1
Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord? a) nerve tissue b) epithelial tissue c) muscular tissue d) connective tissue
A
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up: a) units b) systems c) structures d) centrioles
B
The primary function of the excretory system is to: a) circulates blood throughout the body b) eliminate waste/toxins from the body c) intake oxygen to be absorbed into the blood d) regulate and control the growth, skin conditions and energy levels
B
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle. a) True b) False
B
What does number 1 on this illustration of the cell indicate? a) tissue b) nucleus c) cytoplasm d) cell membrane
B
Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body? a) nervous b) skeletal c) muscular d) endocrine
B
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
C
The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as: a) biology b) anatomy c) physiology d) gross anatomy
C
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as: a) nerve tissue b) epithelial tissue c) muscular tissue d) connective tissue
C
What does number 2 on this illustration of the cell indicate? a) tissue b) nucleus c) cytoplasm d) cell membrane
C
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body? a) myology b) histology c) anatomy d) physiology
C
What does number 3 on this illustration of the cell indicate? a) tissue b) nucleus c) cytoplasm d) cell membrane
D
A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of a system is a(n): a) organ b) tissue c) system d) muscle
A
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat. a) True b) False
A
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is referred to as: a) mitosis b) life cycle c) metabolism d) molecular cycle
A
The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the: a) nervous system b) excretory system c) allows living organisms to procreate d) controls growth and general health and reproductive of the body
A
The control center of cell activities is called the: a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) protoplasm d) body system
A
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is: a) anabolism b) catabolism c) physiology d) cell division
A
What are basic units of living matter? a) cells b) bones c) tissues d) kidneys
A
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
A
What is the function of the muscular system? a) moves the body b) controls breathing c) sends and receives body message d) circulates blood through the body
A
Which of the organs of the body is the largest? a) skin b) liver c) brain d) heart
A
Groups of cells of the same kind make up: a) lungs b) tissues c) organs d) systems
B
The organ that controls all body functions is the: a) skin b) brain c) lungs d) pancreas
B
What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called? a) anatomy b) histology c) physiology d) gross anatomy
B
What three basic parts are found in most human cells? a) muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane b) nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane c) muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane d) nucleus, cytoplasm, connective tissues
B
Which primary organ of the lymphatic system filters old/non-functional red blood cells from the body? a) veins b) spleen c) pancreas d) arteries
B
Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as: a) DNA b) proteins c) centrioles d) molecules
C
Most of the activities of the cell take place in the: a) nucleus b) stomach c) cytoplasm d) cell membrane
C
Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called: a) ribosomes b) cytoplasm c) mitochondria d) chromosomes
C
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is know as: a) anabolism b) physiology c) metabolism d) catabolism
C
Which body system circulates blood through the body? a) nervous system b) endocrine system c) circulatory system d) respiratory system
C
Which of the following is NOT an example of metabolism? a) building up of larger molecules from smaller ones b) releasing energy to perform specific body functions c) controlling the basic functions and activities of the cell d) breaking down of larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
C
A group of body structures which perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a: a) cell b) tissue c) organ d) body system
D
All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT: a) take in nutrients b) break down nutrients c) create energy molecules d) protein builder of the cell
D
The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the: a) excretory system b) endocrine system c) respiratory system d) integumentary system
D
The outer surface of the cell is known as the: a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) anabolism d) cell membrane
D
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
D
The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food? a) brain b) liver c) kidneys d) intestines
D
The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called: a) biology b) histology c) physiology d) gross anatomy
D
What is another name for histology? a) osteology b) physiology c) gross anatomy d) microscopic anatomy
D
What is the function of the endocrine system? a) converts nutrients to energy b) eliminates wast/toxins from the body c) allows living organisms to procreate d) controls release of hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels
D
What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue? a) coordinates body functions b) contracts to produce motion c) supports, protects and holds the body together d) covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
D
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together? a) nerve tissue b) epithelial tissue c) muscular tissue d) connective tissue
D
