Test Bank 4th Edition – Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory by Erin C. Amerman | Multi Choice Questions with Answers | All Chapters | Exam Prep 2026/2027

Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory
4th Edition by Amerman
Chapter 1 to 29




TEST BANK

,TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomical Terms
Unit 2: Chemistry
Unit 3: Introduction to the Microscope
Unit 4: Cytology
Unit 5: Histology
Unit 6: Integumentary System
Unit 7: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Unit 8: Skeletal System
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 1
Unit 9: Articulations
Unit 10: Muscular System: The Gross Anatomy of Muscles
Unit 11: Muscle Tissue
Unit 12: Introduction to the Nervous System
Unit 13: Central Nervous System
Unit 14: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 15: General and Special Senses
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 2
Unit 16: Endocrine System
Unit 17: The Cardiovascular System—Part I: The Heart
Unit 18: The Cardiovascular System—Part II: Blood Vessel Anatomy
Unit 19: The Cardiovascular System—Part III: Cardiovascular Physiology
Unit 20: Blood
Unit 21: Lymphatics and Immunity
Unit 22: Respiratory System Anatomy
Unit 23: Respiratory System Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 3
Unit 24: Digestive System
Unit 25: Urinary System Anatomy
Unit 26: Urinary System Physiology
Unit 27: Reproductive System
Unit 28: Human Development and Heredity
Unit 29: The Big Picture of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 4

,Unit 01 Introduction to Anatomical Terms

1. Which of the following statements accurately defines anterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Toward or on the front of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin


ANS: B PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

2. Which of the following statements accurately defines posterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin


ANS: A PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

3. Which of the following statements accurately defines superior?
A) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the head or away from the tail


ANS: D PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

4. Which of the following statements accurately defines inferior?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin


ANS: C PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

5. Which of the following statements accurately defines proximal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the head or toward the tail
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Toward or on the front of the body


ANS: C PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

6. Which of the following statements accurately defines distal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb

, ANS: D PTS: 1 TOP: Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise

7. Which of the following statements accurately defines medial?