HONDROS BIO 117 - EXAM 1 Questions with Answers
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___________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies the
structure of the body. Answer: Anatomy
______________________ is a Branch if biological sciences that studies how
the body functions. Answer: Physiology
___________________________ is a Branch of biological sciences that studies
improper body functioning. Answer: Pathophysiology
What is the body's ability to remain the same? Answer: Homeostasis
The smallest unit of an element is called what? Answer: atoms
What is it called when two or more atoms bond? Answer: Molecules
________________ can be found in the bones, nerves, skin, muscles, etc.
Answer: Cells
_________________ can be muscle, connective, and epithelial. Answer:
Tissues
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The heart, stomach, and kidneys are an example of what? Answer:
Organs
Digestion, excretion, and reproduction are an example of what?
Answer: An organ system
A human is an example of what? Answer: Organism
____________________ feedback is one way our bodies regulate
homeostasis. Answer: Negative feedback
When the body is in anatomical position, the body is erect and facing
which way? Answer: Forward
When the body is in anatomical position, the palms are facing which
direction? Answer: Forward
Directional Terminology: Front Answer: Anterior
Directional Terminology: Back Answer: Posterior
Directional Terminology: Above Answer: Superior
Directional Terminology: Below Answer: Inferior
Directional Terminology: Away from the midline Answer: Lateral
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