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HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Differentiate between anatomy & physiology. - correct answer-Anatomy is a
study of the physical structure of an organism, while physiology involves
the study of the functions
Explain how anatomy & physiology are interrelated. - correct answer-An
understanding of anatomy is critical to the study of physiology, and learning
about physiology is important to people who want to understand how
anatomical structures work
Define homeostasis. - correct answer-Keeping things constant; maintaining
stable conditions
Explain how homeostasis and health are maintained by a system of
positive or negative feedback - correct answer-Positive feedback creates
more of a change, negative feedback reverses change
Give examples of positive feedback. - correct answer-Blood clotting, child
birth
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Give examples of negative feedback. - correct answer-Insulin, thermometer
What occurs when homeostasis is not maintained? - correct answer-
Hypothermia, heatstroke
Describe the structural organization of the human body from the molecular
level to the body as a whole. - correct answer-Molecules, Cells, Tissues,
Organs, Systems, Organism
Define each level of structural organization. - correct answer-
Molecular level - correct answer-Atoms combine to form molecules
Cellular level - correct answer-Cells are made up of molecules
Tissue level - correct answer-Tissues consist of similar types of cells
Organ level - correct answer-Organs are made up of different types of
tissues
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Body System level - correct answer-Organ systems consist of different
organs that work together closely
Organism level - correct answer-The human organism is made up of many
organ systems.
The reference position for all body directional terms, with the body standing
upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms forward, and feet
parallel is described as ______________ position. - correct answer-
Anatomical
Describe body planes and be prepared to explain their application. - correct
answer-
Transverse (horizontal or axial) - correct answer-divides into superior &
inferior
Frontal (coronal) - correct answer-divides into anterior & posterior
Sagittal - correct answer-divides into right & left sides
HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Differentiate between anatomy & physiology. - correct answer-Anatomy is a
study of the physical structure of an organism, while physiology involves
the study of the functions
Explain how anatomy & physiology are interrelated. - correct answer-An
understanding of anatomy is critical to the study of physiology, and learning
about physiology is important to people who want to understand how
anatomical structures work
Define homeostasis. - correct answer-Keeping things constant; maintaining
stable conditions
Explain how homeostasis and health are maintained by a system of
positive or negative feedback - correct answer-Positive feedback creates
more of a change, negative feedback reverses change
Give examples of positive feedback. - correct answer-Blood clotting, child
birth
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Give examples of negative feedback. - correct answer-Insulin, thermometer
What occurs when homeostasis is not maintained? - correct answer-
Hypothermia, heatstroke
Describe the structural organization of the human body from the molecular
level to the body as a whole. - correct answer-Molecules, Cells, Tissues,
Organs, Systems, Organism
Define each level of structural organization. - correct answer-
Molecular level - correct answer-Atoms combine to form molecules
Cellular level - correct answer-Cells are made up of molecules
Tissue level - correct answer-Tissues consist of similar types of cells
Organ level - correct answer-Organs are made up of different types of
tissues
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Body System level - correct answer-Organ systems consist of different
organs that work together closely
Organism level - correct answer-The human organism is made up of many
organ systems.
The reference position for all body directional terms, with the body standing
upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms forward, and feet
parallel is described as ______________ position. - correct answer-
Anatomical
Describe body planes and be prepared to explain their application. - correct
answer-
Transverse (horizontal or axial) - correct answer-divides into superior &
inferior
Frontal (coronal) - correct answer-divides into anterior & posterior
Sagittal - correct answer-divides into right & left sides
