ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The study of the function of the human body is called
Physiology
the study of the structure of the human body is called
anatomy
The body strives to create and maintain perfect balance in the body using all the
body systems. This balanced state is called
Homeostasis
When the body is out of balance in one or more systems, the state is called
___________.
Disease
These items are in correct order:
Atoms, molecules, cells, tissue, organ, system, organism
Cell membrane
covers the entire cell and is selectively permeable
Nucleus
considered to be the control center for the cell; holds the DNA
Mitochondria
Considered to be the powerhouse of the cell; synthesizes ATP
Lysosomes
Considered to be the cleaning crew of the cell; digests foreign objects and waste
Endoplasmic reticulum
Transports packaged materials through the cell
Cytoplasm
A jelly like substance that holds the organelles of the cell
Golgi apparatus
Packages up proteins for transport
Ribosomes
Forms proteins
ANSWERS
The study of the function of the human body is called
Physiology
the study of the structure of the human body is called
anatomy
The body strives to create and maintain perfect balance in the body using all the
body systems. This balanced state is called
Homeostasis
When the body is out of balance in one or more systems, the state is called
___________.
Disease
These items are in correct order:
Atoms, molecules, cells, tissue, organ, system, organism
Cell membrane
covers the entire cell and is selectively permeable
Nucleus
considered to be the control center for the cell; holds the DNA
Mitochondria
Considered to be the powerhouse of the cell; synthesizes ATP
Lysosomes
Considered to be the cleaning crew of the cell; digests foreign objects and waste
Endoplasmic reticulum
Transports packaged materials through the cell
Cytoplasm
A jelly like substance that holds the organelles of the cell
Golgi apparatus
Packages up proteins for transport
Ribosomes
Forms proteins
