Core Themes in Human Biology

What is the most basic level of organization in the human body?

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Identify the four main tissue types in the human body.

• Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous

• Bone, Blood, Cartilage, Adipose

• Skin, Hair, Nails, Glands

• Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys

Cells are the smallest living units in the body, with different types having specialized functions.

• True

• False

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What is the role of the receptor in a homeostatic system?

• To detect changes in the environment

• To process information and make decisions

• To carry out responses to changes

• To store energy for future use

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Hydrophilic substances dissolve in water because they interact favorably with water's ______ nature.

• polar

• nonpolar

• neutral

• acidic

Name the components of a homeostatic system.

• Receptor, Control Center, Effector

• Nucleus, Mitochondria, Ribosome

• Heart, Lungs, Brain

• Skin, Hair, Nails

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What is the function of the control center in a homeostatic system?

• To detect changes in the environment

• To process information and direct responses

• To provide energy for cellular processes

• To transport nutrients throughout the body

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Hydrophobic substances do not dissolve in water because they do not interact with ______ molecules.

• water

• oil

• salt

• sugar

What is the organ system level of organization?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Organ System

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The relationship between form (anatomy) and function (physiology) is best described as:

• Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts, while physiology is the study of how these parts function.

• Anatomy and physiology are unrelated fields.

• Physiology is the study of the structure of body parts, while anatomy is the study of how these parts function.

• Anatomy and physiology both focus solely on the chemical processes within the body.

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