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APHY 164 - LO1 & LO2 Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Graded A+
Homeostasis Ans: the state of balance among all the body systems needed
for the body to survive and function correctly
Anatomical position Ans: To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of
the hands turned forward
Pathophysiology Ans: the study of the process that disturb normal function
human body hierarchy Ans: 1. atoms
2. molecules
3. cells
4. tissue
5. organs
6. organ systems
organelles Ans: metabolic units within a cell that perform specific functions
necessary to the life of the cell
cells Ans: the smallest living units that make up a bodies structure
tissues Ans: specialized groups of cells with similar structures and function
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organs Ans: structures of 2 or more tissue types working together to carry out
a particular function
organ systems Ans: groups of organs that all contribute to a particular
function
integumentary system Ans: consists of hair, nails and skin
key functions: protection, temperature regulation, water retention and
sensation
skeletal system Ans: consists of bones, cartilage, and ligaments
- key functions: organ protection, support movement, blood formation
muscular system Ans: consists primarily of skeletal muscles
- key functions: movement, posture and heat production
lymphatic system Ans: consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph,
thymus, spleen and tonsils
- key functions: role in fluid balance, production of immune cells, defense
against disease
respiratory system Ans: consists of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and
lungs
- key function: oxygen absorption, CO2 discharge, acid-based balance, speech
urinary system Ans: consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and
urethra
APHY 164 - LO1 & LO2 Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Graded A+
Homeostasis Ans: the state of balance among all the body systems needed
for the body to survive and function correctly
Anatomical position Ans: To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of
the hands turned forward
Pathophysiology Ans: the study of the process that disturb normal function
human body hierarchy Ans: 1. atoms
2. molecules
3. cells
4. tissue
5. organs
6. organ systems
organelles Ans: metabolic units within a cell that perform specific functions
necessary to the life of the cell
cells Ans: the smallest living units that make up a bodies structure
tissues Ans: specialized groups of cells with similar structures and function
, 2|Page
organs Ans: structures of 2 or more tissue types working together to carry out
a particular function
organ systems Ans: groups of organs that all contribute to a particular
function
integumentary system Ans: consists of hair, nails and skin
key functions: protection, temperature regulation, water retention and
sensation
skeletal system Ans: consists of bones, cartilage, and ligaments
- key functions: organ protection, support movement, blood formation
muscular system Ans: consists primarily of skeletal muscles
- key functions: movement, posture and heat production
lymphatic system Ans: consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph,
thymus, spleen and tonsils
- key functions: role in fluid balance, production of immune cells, defense
against disease
respiratory system Ans: consists of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and
lungs
- key function: oxygen absorption, CO2 discharge, acid-based balance, speech
urinary system Ans: consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and
urethra
