Anatomy

Which bone protects the brain?

• rib

• skull

• vertebra

• femur

Anatomy studies...

• Skin and organs

• Bones and muscles

• Structure and relationships between body parts

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Cells in your body get together to form:

• Tissues

• Atoms

• Organs

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A collection of similar tissues that perform a specific function is called

• Organ

• Organ System

• Tissue

• Cell

• Membrane

The study of the form or structure of body parts

• anatomy

• physiology

• biology

• metabolism

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What is the study of the structure and function of an organism's body called?

• Biology

• Anatomy

• Ecology

• Physiology

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The branch of biology that focuses on the structure of living things

• Genetics

• Anatomy

• Variation

• Embryology

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Match the bolded description with the appropriate term. i. The study of the form or structure of all living things. ii. The study of how living things function or work. iii. Body position that serves as a “starting point” for describing body positions and directions. iv. State of regulated physiological balance.

• anatomical position

• homeostasis

• anatomy

• physiology

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion, absorption, and elimination

• Transportation of oxygen and nutrients

• Production of hormones and enzymes

• Support, protection, and movement

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

• Regulation of body temperature.

• Production of red and white blood cells.

• Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.

• Transportation of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.