Anatomy and Physiology Practice Questions

How to Study Anatomy & Physiology

1. An example of human homeostasis is _______________.

a. Metabolism
b. Adrenalin
c. Hormones
d. Fluid Balance

2. Human homeostasis is the ability of the body to regulate its _______________ in response to fluctuations in the environment outside the body.

a. Inner environment
b. Outer environment
c. Temperature
d. Metabolism

3. The amount of energy / calories that your body requires to maintain itself is known as _______________.

a. Temperature
b. Fluid balance
c. Botulism
d. Metabolism

4. An example of a person whose metabolism has lowered is _______________.

a. A woman who is in her teens and quite athletic
b. A man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle.
c. A man who is past 30 and works out daily.
d. A man who is past 30 and eats a low-fat diet.

5. An example of something that increases a person’s metabolism is _______________.

a. Aerobic exercise
b. Mental exercise
c. Eating a fatty diet
d. Reading

1. D
The human body manages a multitude of highly complex interactions to maintain balance within a normal range.  The kidneys are responsible for regulating blood water levels, re-absorption of substances into the blood, maintenance of salt and ion levels in the blood, regulation of blood pH, and excretion of urea and other wastes.[i]

2. A
3. D
4. B
Exercise and low fat diets will increase metabolism.  Choice B, a man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle is the only choice. 

5. A
Exercise will increase metabolism, so A. aerobic exercise.

Circulatory System

Digestive System

Endocrine System

Immune System

Integumentary System

Nervous System

Reproductive System

Respiratory System

Skeletal System

Urinary system