Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of anatomy as a scientific discipline?

Accepted Answer

The study of the structure and relationships between body parts

Question 2

Arrange the following levels of organization from simplest to most complex: tissue, organ, molecule, cell, organ system.

Accepted Answer

Molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

Question 3

Which four elements make up approximately 99% of the total number of atoms in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen

Question 4

A scientist is examining the arrangement of muscle fibers in the heart. Which level of organization is primarily being studied?

Accepted Answer

Tissue level

Question 5

Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 6

If a patient has a disorder affecting the production of hormones, which organ system is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine system

Question 7

Which of the following statements about cells is correct?

Accepted Answer

Cells are the smallest living units in the body and consist of organelles

Question 8

A researcher is studying how the heart, blood, and blood vessels work together to circulate blood. Which level of organization is being examined?

Accepted Answer

Organ system level

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between structure and function in anatomy?

Accepted Answer

The thin walls of alveoli in the lungs allow for efficient gas exchange

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the hierarchical levels of organization in the human body, from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 11

Which organ system is primarily responsible for removing waste products from the blood and regulating water balance?

Accepted Answer

Urinary system

Question 12

A patient is unable to move their arm due to nerve damage. Which two organ systems are most directly involved in this problem?

Accepted Answer

Nervous and muscular systems

Question 13

Which of the following best defines cytology?

Accepted Answer

The study of cells

Question 14

If a scientist is examining the arrangement of different types of tissues in the stomach, which level of organization is being studied?

Accepted Answer

Organ level

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 major organ systems of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal-muscular system

Question 16

A person is experiencing difficulty breathing due to a problem with their lungs. Which organ system is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory system

Question 17

Which of the following statements about tissues is correct?

Accepted Answer

Tissues are groups of similar cells working together to perform a specific function

Question 18

Which organ system is responsible for protecting the body from environmental hazards and regulating body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Integumentary system

Question 19

A patient has a disease that affects the production of white blood cells. Which organ system is most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why water is considered the most abundant molecule in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Water is essential for chemical reactions, transport, and temperature regulation

Chapter 1: Foundations – An Introduction to Anatomy

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