Answers Real Tests
The study of the shape and structure of the human body is known as ANS Human Anatomy
What is the basic living unit of all organisms? ANS cell
What is the term for a group of cells with a similar structure and function? ANS tissue
The term for several organs that work together to accomplish a set of functions is ANS body
system
List 4 characteristics of the Integumentary System? ANS 1. Protects underlying tissue from
injury, 2. Protects against water loss, 3. It contains sense receptors 4. Helps in the temperature
regulation
Which body system produces movement and maintains posture? ANS Muscular
Which system allows the body parts to communicate with each other and to communicate with the
outside environment? ANS Nervous
Which of the systems brings oxygen into the lungs and removes carbon dioxide from the lungs? ANS
Respiratory
What conditions are present with homeostasis? ANS Laboratory tests values fall within normal
range, the body is the normal stable condition, the internal environment of the body remains the same
What is the directional term used to describe a part that is above another part? ANS superior
What structure that is anterior to the heart? ANS ribs
, The foot is _____________________ to the knee. ANS distal
What is the term used to describe a part that is located on or near the surface of the body? ANS
superficial
Visceral refers to ANS internal organs
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions? ANS sagittal plane
The cranial and spinal cavities make up which cavity? ANS dorsal
The stomach is located in the ___________________ cavity ANS abdominal
Which structures are located in the pelvic cavity? ANS internal reproductive organs, intestines,
rectum, urinary bladder
The head, neck, and trunk make up the _____________ region? ANS axial
What determines which substances can enter or leave a cell? ANS plasma membrane
What is the name of the gel like fluid inside of a cell? ANS cytoplasm
What is the name of the control center that direct the activities of the cell? ANS nucleus
Which structure converts energy from nutrients into ATP? ANS mitochondria
Which structure functions in protein synthesis? ANS ribosomes