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What is the study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions called?
What is the study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions called?
Which element is NOT mentioned as a component of the human body?
Which element is NOT mentioned as a component of the human body?
What percentage of the adult male body is composed of water?
What percentage of the adult male body is composed of water?
What is the primary function of the many different types of cells in the human body?
What is the primary function of the many different types of cells in the human body?
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Which field studies the development of the human body from conception to birth?
Which field studies the development of the human body from conception to birth?
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What is the primary function of the extracellular fluid in the human body?
What is the primary function of the extracellular fluid in the human body?
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Which of the following elements is found in both cellular and non-cellular components of the human body?
Which of the following elements is found in both cellular and non-cellular components of the human body?
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Which study focuses on the development of the human body from conception to birth?
Which study focuses on the development of the human body from conception to birth?
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What is the total water content of the adult male body in gallons?
What is the total water content of the adult male body in gallons?
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What is the study of tissues and their structure called?
What is the study of tissues and their structure called?
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Study Notes
Human Body Composition
- The human body is composed of several systems and organs that perform specific functions.
Anatomy and Embryology
- Anatomy is the study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions.
- Embryology is the study of the development of the human body from conception to birth.
Body Composition
- The adult male body is composed of approximately 55-60% water.
- The total water content of the adult male body is approximately 40 gallons.
Cellular Composition
- The primary function of the many different types of cells in the human body is to perform specific functions.
Extracellular Fluid
- The primary function of the extracellular fluid in the human body is to maintain homeostasis and provide nutrients and oxygen to cells.
Elemental Composition
- Oxygen is a component of the human body, but aluminum is not.
- Phosphorus is found in both cellular and non-cellular components of the human body.
Histology
- Histology is the study of tissues and their structure.
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Test your knowledge of the human body's composition, functions, and anatomy with this quiz. Learn more about the cells, tissues, organs, and systems that make up the human body.
