GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
name the levels of organization in the human body starting with a molecule
molecule
macromolecule
organelle
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
what are the levels of organization in the heart
amino acids --> proteins
proteins --> contraction-filament organelles
organelles --> muscle cells
muscle cells --> muscle tissue
muscle tissue --> muscle (organ like a heart)
heart --> other organs --> organ system
organ systems --> organism (human being)
what is the definition of anatomy?
the study of structure (greek for a cutting up)
what is the definition of physiology?
the study of function (greek for relationship to nature)
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what is structure ALWAYS related to?
function
what are the characteristics of life?
respiration
digestion
absorption
assimilation
circulation
excretion
what are the main goals of respiration?
obtaining oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body
what is the definition of assimilation in the body?
changing of absorbed substances into chemically different forms
what happens when homeostasis is out of whack?
disease, organ systems malfunctioning
what are the different organ systems in the body?
skeletal system
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
muscular system
digestive system
cardiovascular/respiratory system
renal/urinary system
endocrine system
nervous system
what are the major organs in the skeletal system?
bones
cartilage
bone marrow
how many bones are in the human body?
206 bones
what are the functions of the skeletal system?
provides support
provides protection
stores calcium/other minerals
forms blood cells
how is skeletal muscle organized?
muscle attached to tendon
tendon attached to bone
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what are the major organs in the muscular system?
skeletal muscles
associated tendons
how many muscles are there in the body
650 muscles
how does the muscular system use the energy in the body
40% energy muscle contraction
60% generate heat
what are the functions of the muscular system
provides movement
provides protection/support
generates heat to maintain body temperature
what are the two main components of muscles?
myosin and actin
how many leg muscles are required to walk>
12
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
name the levels of organization in the human body starting with a molecule
molecule
macromolecule
organelle
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
what are the levels of organization in the heart
amino acids --> proteins
proteins --> contraction-filament organelles
organelles --> muscle cells
muscle cells --> muscle tissue
muscle tissue --> muscle (organ like a heart)
heart --> other organs --> organ system
organ systems --> organism (human being)
what is the definition of anatomy?
the study of structure (greek for a cutting up)
what is the definition of physiology?
the study of function (greek for relationship to nature)
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what is structure ALWAYS related to?
function
what are the characteristics of life?
respiration
digestion
absorption
assimilation
circulation
excretion
what are the main goals of respiration?
obtaining oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body
what is the definition of assimilation in the body?
changing of absorbed substances into chemically different forms
what happens when homeostasis is out of whack?
disease, organ systems malfunctioning
what are the different organ systems in the body?
skeletal system
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
muscular system
digestive system
cardiovascular/respiratory system
renal/urinary system
endocrine system
nervous system
what are the major organs in the skeletal system?
bones
cartilage
bone marrow
how many bones are in the human body?
206 bones
what are the functions of the skeletal system?
provides support
provides protection
stores calcium/other minerals
forms blood cells
how is skeletal muscle organized?
muscle attached to tendon
tendon attached to bone
, GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
what are the major organs in the muscular system?
skeletal muscles
associated tendons
how many muscles are there in the body
650 muscles
how does the muscular system use the energy in the body
40% energy muscle contraction
60% generate heat
what are the functions of the muscular system
provides movement
provides protection/support
generates heat to maintain body temperature
what are the two main components of muscles?
myosin and actin
how many leg muscles are required to walk>
12
