Foundations of Human Biology and Health Systems

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PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE - FINAL EXAM 40 Multiple Choice Questions ENGLISH VERSION Name: Monica Salazar Date: 05-12-26 Period: 3rd Directions: Select the best answer for each question. Mark your answer clearly. 1. Which of the following is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms? - A) Tissue - B) Organ - ☑ Cell - D) System 2. The circulatory system is primarily responsible for: - A) Breaking down food - ☑ Transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body - C) Filtering waste from the blood - D) Protecting the body from infection 3. Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting infections? - A) Red blood cells - B) Platelets - ☑ White blood cells - D) Plasma cells 4. The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment is called: - A) Metabolism - ☑ Homeostasis - C) Photosynthesis - D) Digestion 5. Which gland produces insulin to regulate blood glucose levels? A) Thyroid gland B) Pituitary gland C) Pancreas D) Adrenal gland 6. The nervous system transmits information through: A) Hormones only B) Electrical and chemical signals C) Blood vessels D) Lymphatic vessels 7. Which of the following best defines health? A) The...