EXERCISES, LESSON 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that
best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the
answer in the space provided.
After you have completed all these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end
of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly, reread
the material referenced with the solution.
1. From the definitions below, select the definition of the term anatomy.
a. The study of the functions of the body.
b. The study of the chemical substances in the body.
c. The study of the structure of the body.
d. The study of the systems of the body.
2. From the definitions below, select the definition of the term tissue.
a. A grouping of like cells working together.
b. The smallest living unit of body construction.
c. A group of organs working together.
d. A group of cells that have little in common.
3. From the functions below, select the function of the lymphatic system.
a. Protects the body from drying.
b. Returns protein and fluid from the various body tissues to the blood.
c. Manufactures hormones.
d. Provides nutrients to the arms and legs.
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