Anatomy and Physiology Terminology Quiz
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Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts. What are the Greek words from which the term 'anatomy' is derived?

  • 'ana' which means 'part' and 'tomy' which means 'to cut' (correct)
  • 'ana' which means 'structure' and 'tomy' which means 'to study'
  • 'ana' which means 'organism' and 'tomy' which means 'to analyze'
  • 'ana' which means 'whole' and 'tomy' which means 'to dissect'

    • Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts work or function. What is the definition of physiology?

  • The study of the chemical processes occurring within living organisms
  • The study of how the body and its parts work or function (correct)
  • The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts
  • The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment

    • What is homeostasis?

  • The body's ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world is continuously changing (correct)
  • The body's ability to regenerate damaged tissues
  • The body's ability to respond to external stimuli
  • The body's ability to adapt to different environments

    • Which type of feedback mechanism tends to increase the original disturbance 'stimulus' and push the variable farther from its original value?

    <p>Positive feedback mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the body's 'thermostat' located?

    <p>In the hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of anatomy?

    <p>The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Greek words from which the term 'anatomy' is derived?

    <p>ana and tomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of homeostatic control mechanism?

    <p>Negative feedback mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the body's 'thermostat' located?

    <p>Hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of feedback mechanism tends to increase the original disturbance 'stimulus' and push the variable farther from its original value?

    <p>Positive feedback mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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