16 Questions
What is the science of body structures and the relationships among them?
Anatomy
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
Absence of genetic program
What is the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body?
Metabolism
Which of the following is NOT a level of organization in the human body?
Atoms
Why are viruses not considered living things?
Needs a host to be able to live/reproduce
Which process involves the building up of complex chemical substances from smaller, simpler components?
Anabolism
Which term refers to the motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and even tiny structures inside cells?
Movement
What is the definition of Differentiation?
The development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state
What do Palpation and Auscultation refer to?
Physically touching the patient for checkup and using medical equipment to check sounds of the body parts
What is the primary role of Effectors in the feedback system?
Receive output from the control center or produce a response that changes the controlled condition
What is the function of Receptors in a feedback system?
Monitors changes in the controlled condition and sends input to a control center
What is Homeostasis?
The ability of the body to maintain relatively stable conditions
Which term refers to cells that undergo differentiation?
Stem Cells
What is the role of Control Center in a feedback system?
Receives input from receptors and generates output commands when needed
What term refers to information flowing away from the control center to the muscles or glands?
Efferent Pathways
"Objective Findings (by a professional)" are known as:
Signs
This quiz covers the introductory concepts of human anatomy and physiology, including the definition of anatomy and physiology, levels of organization in the human body, and characteristics of the living human organism. It provides a foundational understanding of the structural and functional aspects of the human body.
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