Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following represents a group of identical cells working together to perform a specific function?

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organ system

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Cell

Question 2

What is the term for a group of organs that work in concert to perform a particular function?

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Organ system

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ

Question 3

Which organizational level encompasses cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems?

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Organismal

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Cellular

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 4

Which characteristic is NOT applicable to tissues?

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Function independently

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Composed of similar cells

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Carry out specialized functions

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Found in specific body regions

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the circulatory system in the human body?

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Transporting nutrients and oxygen

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Fighting infection

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Maintaining body temperature

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Producing hormones

Question 6

Which of these is an illustration of homeostasis in the human body?

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Maintaining a stable body temperature

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Combating infections

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Producing digestive enzymes

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Creating new cells

Question 7

Which potential disadvantage arises from cell specialization?

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Reliance on other cells

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Decreased efficiency

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Increased susceptibility to illnesses

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Shortened lifespan

Question 8

Which type of cell junction enables direct exchange of substances between neighboring cells?

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Gap junction

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Tight junction

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Desmosome

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Adherens junction

Question 9

Which organ plays a vital role in filtering the blood?

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Kidney

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Heart

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Liver

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Lungs

Question 10

Identify a primary function of the integumentary system.

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Protection

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Sensation

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Excretion

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Respiration

Question 11

Which organ system is involved in regulating body temperature?

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Integumentary system

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Endocrine system

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Circulatory system

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Nervous system

Question 12

Identify the organ that serves as the central control center for the circulatory system.

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Heart

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Brain

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Lungs

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Liver

Question 13

The primary function of connective tissue is to:

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Support and connect other tissues

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Conduct electrical signals

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Protect the body from pathogens

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Produce hormones

Question 14

Which type of epithelium lines the inner surface of the small intestine?

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Simple columnar with microvilli

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Stratified squamous

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Simple cuboidal

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Pseudostratified columnar

Question 15

Muscle tissue is made up of specialized units called:

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Myofilaments

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Collagen fibers

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Adipocytes

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Keratin

Question 16

Which of the following is not a type of organ system?

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Nerveless

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Integumentary

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Circulatory

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Digestive

Question 17

The kidney's primary role is to:

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Filter waste from the blood

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Produce digestive enzymes

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Control blood sugar levels

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Store energy as fat

Question 18

Organs are composed of different tissues, while tissues are made of:

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Similar cells with a specific function

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Only one type of cell

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Multiple types of specialized cells

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Non-living material

Question 19

Sweating to cool the body is an example of:

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A homeostasis mechanism

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A metabolic process

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An immune response

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A structural adaptation

Question 20

The nervous system helps maintain homeostasis by:

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Monitoring sensory information and sending signals to regulate body functions

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Releasing hormones to control metabolism

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Fighting off infections

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Storing excess nutrients

Question 21

The largest organ system in the human body is the:

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Integumentary

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Circulatory

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Skeletal

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Digestive

Question 22

Organ systems work together to maintain overall body function by:

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Communicating through chemical messengers and nerve signals, sharing resources, and supporting each other's functions.

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Operating independently, with little interaction.

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Competing for resources, leading to conflict within the body.

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Duplicating each other's functions to ensure redundancy.

Question 23

Which of the following best describes how organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis in the body?

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The circulatory and respiratory systems work together to exchange gases during respiration, ensuring the body's oxygen supply and waste removal.

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The digestive and excretory systems primarily work independently to process and eliminate waste products.

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The nervous and endocrine systems work in isolation to control and coordinate body functions.

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The immune and muscular systems primarily work together to provide protection from pathogens.

Question 24

Which factor does NOT affect the speed and quality of tissue repair and regeneration?

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Gravity acting on the damaged area

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Age of the individual

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Blood supply to the damaged tissue

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Type of tissue damaged

Question 25

How are the heart and circulatory system related?

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The heart and circulatory system rely on each other to function.

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The heart works separately from the circulatory system.

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The circulatory system works separately from the heart.

Question 26

Living organisms are organized into a hierarchy of structural and functional levels. Which of the following statements accurately reflects this hierarchy?

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Tissues are made up of cells, organs are made up of tissues, and organ systems are made up of organs.

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Tissues are made up of organs, which are made up of organ systems.

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Organ systems are made up of cells, organs are made up of organ systems, and tissues are made up of organs.

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Cells are made up of tissues, tissues are made up of organs, and organs are made up of organ systems.

Question 27

Which sequence correctly describes the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms from the smallest to largest structures?

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Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems

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Tissues → Cells → Organs → Organ Systems

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Organs → Tissues → Cells → Organ Systems

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Organ Systems → Organs → Tissues → Cells

Question 28

Which organ is responsible for producing bile, aiding in digestion?

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Liver

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Stomach

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Pancreas

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Small intestine

Question 29

Identify the organ system responsible for coordinating and controlling body functions through electrical impulses:

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Nervous system

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Circulatory system

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Endocrine system

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Muscular system

Question 30

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 31

Identify the level of organization responsible for maintaining an organism's internal balance:

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Organ Systems

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Cells

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Tissues

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Organs

Question 32

Which type of cell division produces daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 33

Identify the primary function of the cell membrane:

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Regulate substance movement into and out of the cell

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Store genetic information

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Synthesize proteins

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Produce energy

Question 34

Which type of transport requires energy to move substances across the cell membrane?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 35

In multicellular organisms, which hierarchical order represents the increasing levels of complexity, from the most basic to the most elaborate?

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Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System

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Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organ System

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Organ, Tissue, Cell, Organ System

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Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organ System

Question 36

Which tissue type is composed of tightly packed cells that primarily serve a protective function?

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 37

Which organ system is responsible for coordinating and regulating bodily functions?

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Nervous system

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Circulatory system

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Respiratory system

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Digestive system

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the circulatory system?

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Protecting the body from infection

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients

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Removing waste products

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Regulating body temperature

Question 39

Which type of cell junction involves interlocking folds that enhance the strength of the connection?

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Desmosome

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Tight junction

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Gap junction

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Adherens junction

Question 40

Which type of feedback mechanism involves a response that counteracts the initial change in a variable?

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Feedback inhibition

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Hormonal regulation

Question 41

The process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized types of cells is known as:

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Cell differentiation

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Cell division

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Cell growth

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Cell migration

Question 42

Which organ system do the liver, pancreas, and small intestine belong to?

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Digestive System

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Endocrine System

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Circulatory System

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Respiratory System

Question 43

The level of organization representing a group of cells with a similar structure and function is called a:

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ System

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Organ

Question 44

The primary function of epithelial tissue is to:

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Protect and line body surfaces

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Transport substances

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Contract and move

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Produce hormones

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of skeletal muscle tissue?

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Striated and voluntary

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Smooth and involuntary

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Intercalated discs and involuntary

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Branched and uninucleate

Question 46

The trachea is an example of a(n):

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Organ

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Tissue

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Organ System

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Cell

Question 47

Which organ system is responsible for regulating and coordinating body functions through hormones?

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Endocrine System

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Skeletal System

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Muscular System

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Nervous System

Question 48

A primary function of the cardiovascular system is to:

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Transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

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Control body temperature

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Filter and excrete waste products

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Produce and secrete digestive enzymes

Question 49

The fundamental unit of life that carries out all essential life functions is a:

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Cell

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Organ System

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Organ

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Tissue

Question 50

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between tissues and organs?

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Organs are composed of multiple tissues that collectively perform a particular function.

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Tissues are basic units that cannot be found within organs.

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Organs are formed from a single tissue type, while tissues can be present in several organs.

Question 51

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

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Circulatory System

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Digestive System

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Nervous System

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Respiratory System

Question 52

Difficulty in breathing is often associated with dysfunction in which type of tissue?

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Production of growth hormones

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Protecting vital organs

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Providing support and structure

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Facilitating movement

Question 54

Which type of tissue provides protection and cushioning for organs?

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Adipose tissue

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Cartilage

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Blood

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Nervous tissue

Question 55

A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function is called a(n):

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Tissue

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Organism

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Organ

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Organ system

Question 56

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

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Excretory System

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Immune System

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Endocrine System

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Reproductive System

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of an organ?

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Liver

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Muscle fiber

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Blood

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Nervous tissue

Question 58

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes is known as:

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Homeostasis

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Evolution

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Adaptation

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Metabolism

Question 59

The interdependence of organ systems refers to:

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Their cooperative actions to ensure the overall function and survival of the organism.

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Their competition for resources within the body.

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Their lack of direct relationship with each other's activities.