Structure & Function Quiz

What is the study of the structures of an organism and the relationships of its parts called?

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Biology

• Pathology

What is the study of the functions of living organisms and their parts called?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pathology

• Biochemistry

What is the smallest structural and functional unit in the body?

• Tissues

• Organs

• Cells

• Systems

What is a group of cells that perform a similar way to function called?

• Organs

• Systems

• Cells

• Tissues

What is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function called?

• Cells

• Tissues

• Organs

• Systems

What is a collective functional unit made by several organs in which the organs work in complete coordination called?

• Cells

• Tissues

• Organs

• Systems

What is the anatomical position of the body?

• The body is lying down with arms at the sides and palms facing backward.

• The body is in erect or standing posture with the arms at the sides and the palms forward.

• The body is sitting with arms crossed and palms facing inward.

• The body is in a crouching position with arms extended and palms facing downward.

In the anatomical position, which direction do the head and feet point?

• Backward

• Sideways

• Forward

• Upward

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

• Upper and lower parts

• Front and back parts

• Left and right parts

• Internal and external parts

From which Latin term is the word "sagittal" derived?

• Sagitta

• Sagittus

• Sagittae

• Sagittum