Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems

What is a group of similar cells performing a specific function called?

Which structure is composed of different kinds of tissues working together?

What term describes a change in the environment that causes an organism to react?

Which of the following is a chemical produced by a gland that affects growth and development?

What process breaks down complex food molecules into smaller, absorbable units?

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

What is the basic cell that carries information through the nervous system?

What is an automatic response that occurs rapidly without conscious control?

Which system removes waste from the body and controls water balance?

What system is responsible for gas exchange between the body and the environment?

Which of the following best describes the role of the lymphatic system?

How do hormones typically relay messages within the body?

What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Which list of components best represents the cardiovascular system?

What role does the skeletal system primarily play in movement?

When someone experiences stress, which of the following physiological responses is LEAST likely to occur?

Which system relies on glands to secrete chemicals that regulate processes such as growth and metabolism?

Which of the following is the best example of the interaction between the nervous and muscular systems?

How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to maintain homeostasis?

Which system protects underlying tissues, regulates body temperature, and contains sensory receptors?

Which of the following describes the relationship between a stimulus and a response, as regulated by the nervous system?

If blood flow to a tissue is blocked, which of the following immediate effects is most likely to occur?

How might the digestive system compensate for the removal of the gallbladder?

Which scenario best illustrates the interaction between the muscular and skeletal systems to maintain posture?

After running a marathon, an athlete's respiratory rate remains elevated for a period. What is the primary reason for this sustained increase?

A patient with damaged capillaries experiences edema (swelling) in their tissues. How is this condition directly related to capillary function?

Predict the most likely long-term consequence of a chronic disruption to the lymphatic system.

Consider a scenario where a new drug selectively impairs the function of glial cells in the nervous system. Which of the following would be the MOST likely immediate consequence observed in patients?

Imagine a hypothetical organism with a circulatory system that lacks capillaries entirely. How would the absence of capillaries MOST drastically affect the organism’s physiology at a cellular level?