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What is the primary goal of physiology?
Which of the following is NOT a major part of a cell under a light microscope?
What is the approximate number of red blood cells in the human body?
What is the functional unit of the human body?
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What is the total number of cells in the human body?
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Study Notes
Goal of Physiology
- The goal of physiology is to explain the physical and chemical factors responsible for the origin, development, and progression of life.
Human Physiology
- Human physiology focuses on the specific characteristics and mechanics of the human body that make it a living being.
The Cell
- The cell is the structural and functional unit of the body.
- The human body contains approximately 100 trillion cells.
- There are approximately 25 trillion red blood cells (RBCs) in the human body.
Cell Structure
- Under a light microscope, the cell consists of two major parts:
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of human physiology, focusing on the cell as the functional unit of the body, including its structure, characteristics, and mechanics.
