SPS113 - Tutorial 1

Which of the following is the best definition of physiology?

• The study of body's function

• The microscopic study of tissues and cells

• The development study of the human body

• The ability to maintain a relatively constant internal environment

Which of the following does refer to the "tissue level" of structural organization?

• Atoms, ions, molecules and electrolytes

• Mitochondria, ribosome

• Heart, lungs, kidney, bone

• Muscle, nervous, connective, epithelial

Which form of transport through plasma membrane requires the expenditure of energy?

• Active transport

• Facilitated diffusion

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

Which organ system is responsible for transportation of materials to and from body cells?

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

• Cardiovascular system

• Muscular system

What is the ability to maintain balance in internal environment when the external changed is called?

• Histology

• Physiology

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

Which is the following is the appendicular region?

• Calf

• Axillary

• Femoral

• Branchial

The phalanges are distal to the metacarpals

• True

• False

Which of the following are the content of the thoracic cavity?

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

• Kidney

Which of the following could be described as the "anatomical position"?

• Lying down prone

• Lying down supine

• Standing displaying the front surface of the body

• Standing with arms and legs are adducted

Name the body system in the diagram.