Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey, 5th edition
Bruce J. Colbert | Jeff J. Ankney | Luis A. Bonachea
TEST BANK
Includes All Chapters (1 to 19 )
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• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & True / False (All Chapters)
,Test Bank for Anatomy &
Physiology for Health
Professions
An Interactive Journey
Fifth Edition
Bruce J. Colbert
Jeff Ankney
Luis A. Bonachea
,Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey, 5e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as ________.
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be ________.
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with ________.
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as ________.
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are ________.
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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, 7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) ________.
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The body's ability to make adjustments that maintain a stable environment are known as
________.
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
is known as a(n) ________.
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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Bruce J. Colbert | Jeff J. Ankney | Luis A. Bonachea
TEST BANK
Includes All Chapters (1 to 19 )
What’s Included?
• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & True / False (All Chapters)
,Test Bank for Anatomy &
Physiology for Health
Professions
An Interactive Journey
Fifth Edition
Bruce J. Colbert
Jeff Ankney
Luis A. Bonachea
,Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey, 5e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as ________.
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be ________.
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with ________.
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the ________.
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as ________.
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are ________.
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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, 7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) ________.
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The body's ability to make adjustments that maintain a stable environment are known as
________.
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
is known as a(n) ________.
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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