ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the
ankle and foot?
1. regional anatomy
2. microscopic anatomy
3. systemic anatomy
4. muscle anatomy ANS regional anatomy
2. A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon run.
This scientist is most likely a(n) ________.
1. microscopic anatomist
2. systemic anatomist
3. exercise physiologist
4. regional physiologist ANS exercise physiologist
3. The smallest independently functioning unit of an organism is a(n) ________. 1. Cell
2. tissue
3. molecule
4. organ ANS cell
4. A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________.
1. organism
2. organelle
3. organ
4. organ system ANS organ
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5. The body system responsible for structural support and movement is the ________.
1. skeletal system
2. muscular system
3. endocrine system
4. cardiovascular system ANS skeletal system
6. Metabolism can be defined as the ________.
1. adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
2. process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to
perform distinct functions
3. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
4. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism ANS sum of all chemical reactions in
an organism
7. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it ________.
1. is the result of catabolism
2. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
3. stores energy for use by body cells
4. All of the above ANS stores energy for use by body cells
8. Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that perform no specialized body
function. Thus cancer cells lack ________.
1. differentiation
2. reproduction
3. responsiveness
4. both reproduction and responsiveness ANS differentiation
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9. Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ________.
food nitrogen
oxygen
water ANS oxygen
10. Which of the following statements about nutrients is true?
1. All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival.
2. Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be consumed nearly
every day.
3. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients.
4. Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals. ANS All classes of nutrients are essential
to human survival.
11. C.J. is stuck in her car during a bitterly cold blizzard. Her body responds to the cold by
________.
1. increasing the blood to her hands and feet
2. becoming lethargic to conserve heat
3. breaking down stored energy
4. significantly increasing blood oxygen levels ANS breaking down stored energy
1. Which of the following specialties might focus on studying all of the structures of the
ankle and foot?
1. regional anatomy
2. microscopic anatomy
3. systemic anatomy
4. muscle anatomy ANS regional anatomy
2. A scientist wants to study how the body uses foods and fluids during a marathon run.
This scientist is most likely a(n) ________.
1. microscopic anatomist
2. systemic anatomist
3. exercise physiologist
4. regional physiologist ANS exercise physiologist
3. The smallest independently functioning unit of an organism is a(n) ________. 1. Cell
2. tissue
3. molecule
4. organ ANS cell
4. A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________.
1. organism
2. organelle
3. organ
4. organ system ANS organ
, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX REVIEW QUESTIONS
5. The body system responsible for structural support and movement is the ________.
1. skeletal system
2. muscular system
3. endocrine system
4. cardiovascular system ANS skeletal system
6. Metabolism can be defined as the ________.
1. adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
2. process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to
perform distinct functions
3. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
4. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism ANS sum of all chemical reactions in
an organism
7. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it ________.
1. is the result of catabolism
2. release energy in uncontrolled bursts
3. stores energy for use by body cells
4. All of the above ANS stores energy for use by body cells
8. Cancer cells can be characterized as "generic" cells that perform no specialized body
function. Thus cancer cells lack ________.
1. differentiation
2. reproduction
3. responsiveness
4. both reproduction and responsiveness ANS differentiation
, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX REVIEW QUESTIONS
9. Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of ________.
food nitrogen
oxygen
water ANS oxygen
10. Which of the following statements about nutrients is true?
1. All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival.
2. Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be consumed nearly
every day.
3. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients.
4. Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals. ANS All classes of nutrients are essential
to human survival.
11. C.J. is stuck in her car during a bitterly cold blizzard. Her body responds to the cold by
________.
1. increasing the blood to her hands and feet
2. becoming lethargic to conserve heat
3. breaking down stored energy
4. significantly increasing blood oxygen levels ANS breaking down stored energy
