Test Review Question

Front 1

Within the organism, the basic units of structure and function are called____.

Back 1

cells

Front 2

All living matter is composed of____.

Back 2

protoplasm

Front 3

Living cells in the human body differ from one another in all of the following EXCEPT______.

Back 3

composition

Front 4

The_____and cell nucleus control cell reproduction

Back 4

centrosomes

Front 5

as a cell matures and is nourished, it grows in size and eventually divides into two daughter cells. this form of cell divisionis called______.

Back 5

mitosis

Front 6

______ is the complex chemical and physical process that take place in living organisms whereby the cells are nourished and carry out their various activities

Back 6

metabolism

Front 7

_____is the process of building larger molecules from smaller ones

Back 7

anabolism

Front 8

_____are protein substances that act as organic catalysts to initiate, accelerate, or control specific chemical reactions in the metabolic process while they remain unchanged

Back 8

enzymes

Front 9

During the digestive process,carbohydrates are broken down in simple sugars called_____.

Back 9

glucose

Front 10

____ tissue is a thin protective layer or covering that functions in the process of absorption, excretion, secretion, and protection

Back 10

epithelial

Front 11

Membranes are structures closely associated with epithelial tissue. there are two main categories of membranes:_____ and _____ membranes

Back 11

fibrous connective, epithelial

Front 12

the membrane covering the bones is called the_____

Back 12

periosteum

Front 13

______ tissue binds structures together, provides support and protection, and serves as a framework

Back 13

connective

Front 14

______is found between the vertebrae and in the pubic symphysis where strong support and minimal range of movement are required

Back 14

fibrocartilage

Front 15

______ tissue is connective tissue in which the intercellular substances is rendered hardd by being impregnated with mineral salts

Back 15

bone

Front 16

_____ is a type of connective tissue that forms a fibrous network under the skin from the top of the skull to the tips of the toes and throughout the body.

Back 16

fascia

Front 17

_____ muscle are usually attached to bone or other muscle by way of tendons and can ce controlled by conscious effort.

Back 17

skeletal

Front 18

_____ lack striations and usually cannot be stimulated to contract by conscious effort

Back 18

smooth

Front 19

_____ tissue initiates, controls, and coordinates the body's adaptation to it's surroundings

Back 19

nervous

Front 20

_____ tissue is represented by blood and lymph

Back 20

liquid

Front 21

the_____ divides teh dbody into left and right parts by an imaginary line running vertically down the body.

Back 21

sagittal plane

Front 22

the _____ is an imaginary line that divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions

Back 22

transverse plane

Front 23

the _____ aspect of a human body is situated behind or in back of

Back 23

posterior

Front 24

the______ is the largest organ of the body

Back 24

skin