Introduction to Physiology

anatomy

1. The process of moving digested substances through the membrane of your small intestine would be called:
digestion
circulation
absorption
excretion

2. All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as:
metabolism
catabolism
homeostasis
assimilation

3. A group of tissues that work together to form a particular task is called a(n):
system
organelle
compound
organ

4. The heart and lungs are housed in what cavity of the body?
pelvic
thoracic
abdominal
peritoneum

5. Organs are lubricated by a substance called ___ fluid.
pleural
visceral
parietal
serous

6. Your wrist is _____ to your elbow.
anterior
posterior
medial
distal

7. Which system is responsible for the secretion of hormones?
endocrine
integumentary
circulatory
digestive

8. The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the lungs is the:
parietal pleura
visceral pleura
parietal pericardium
visceral pericardium

9. The head, neck and trunk makes up the ____ region of the body.
parietal
pleural
axial
appendicular

10. The word "anatomy" is most similar to which word?
morphology
physiology
cytology
hemalytic

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