Galen's Medical Observations and Theories

Which of the following is responsible for moving bones?

Which body system is responsible for removing chemical and gaseous wastes from the blood?

What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Which of the following structures is NOT directly involved in the excretory system?

What is the main function of the muscles in the muscular system?

Which of these structures is directly involved in exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood?

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?

What is the primary function of the salivary glands?

Which of the following structures is responsible for coordinating and controlling the actions of all organs and organ systems?

Which of these structures is responsible for detecting and processing changes in the external and internal environment?

What is the approximate surface area of the lungs?

Which of these structures is responsible for transporting carbon dioxide from the blood to the outside air?

What is the primary role of the circulatory system?

Which of the following is NOT a function of blood in the circulatory system?

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Which of the following is NOT an organ system mentioned in the passage?

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

What is the process of a frog transforming from a tadpole to an adult frog called?

What is the role of the capillaries in the circulatory system?

Why is it important to understand the functions of different organ systems?

What is a stimulus?

What is the difference between growth and development?

Which of the following is an example of how organs work together in an organ system?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an energy-using process in an organism?

What is the main difference between plants and animals in terms of obtaining nutrients?

Which of the following is NOT an example of reproduction?

Why is metabolism important for an organism's survival?

What is a response in the context of organisms interacting with their environment?

Why do island organisms often have different structures compared to similar organisms on the mainland?

What type of food-gathering function would a finch with a long, thin bill most likely be adapted for?

How do the beak shapes of Darwin’s finches illustrate the concept of adaptation?

What is the main function of a marine iguana's unique structure that helps it gather food?

Which of the following is NOT a function that an organism needs to carry out in order to survive?

Why might a ground-dwelling finch have a short, strong beak compared to a warbler-like finch?

What is the main function of flowers in plants?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a variation in bill structure among Darwin’s finches?

Which structure does a beetle use for breathing?

What is the primary function of spiracles in insects?

Which of the following organisms in Figure 1.5 does NOT use structures for movement?

Why do animals have adaptations for living in specific environments?

What is the relationship between structure and function in living organisms?

What is the main difference between how a dolphin gathers food and how a tiger gathers food?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

Which organism in Figure 1.5 has the most adaptations for moving in water?