Cell and General Physiology Quiz

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Which scientific discipline deals with the processes or functions of living things?

Geology

Physics

Chemistry

Biology (correct)

What are the major goals of physiology?

To understand the structure of cells

To understand how the body maintains conditions within a narrow range of values

To understand the chemical reactions in the body

To understand and predict the body's responses to stimuli (correct)

What does homeostasis refer to?

The formation of new cells

The increase in size of an organism

The ability of the organism to sense changes in the environment

The existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body (correct)

What is metabolism?

The ability to use energy to perform vital functions Signup and view all the answers

What does growth refer to?

The increase in size of an organism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines physiology?

The study of the body's responses to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of homeostasis?

To maintain a constant environment within the body Signup and view all the answers

What does growth refer to?

Increase in size of organism Signup and view all the answers

What are the levels of structural and functional organization in living things?

Organs, tissues, cells Signup and view all the answers

What are the organ systems of the body?

Muscular, skeletal, integumentary Signup and view all the answers

Cell and General Physiology Quiz

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Which scientific discipline deals with the processes or functions of living things?

What are the major goals of physiology?

What does homeostasis refer to?

What is metabolism?

What does growth refer to?

Which of the following best defines physiology?

What is the main purpose of homeostasis?

What does growth refer to?

What are the levels of structural and functional organization in living things?

What are the organ systems of the body?

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