Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
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PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
GERARD J. TORTORA, BRYAN H. DERRICKSON
16th Edition
, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
Table of Contents
1 An Introduction to the Human Body
2 The Chemical Level of Organization
3 The Cellular Level of Organization
4 The Tissue Level of Organization
5 The Integumentary System
6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
9 Joints
10 Muscular Tissue
11 The Muscular System
12 Nervous Tissue
13 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
15 The Autonomic Nervous System
16 Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
17 The Special Senses
18 The Endocrine System
19 The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
20 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
21 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
22 The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System and Immunity
23 The Respiratory System
24 The Digestive System
25 Metabolism and Nutrition
26 The Urinary System
27 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid– Base Homeostasis
28 The Genital (Reproductive) Systems
29 Development and Inheritance
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
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15) Which cavity contains the heart?
a) Cranial cavity
b) Vertebral cavity
c) Abdominal cavity
d) Pericardial cavity
e) Pleural cavity
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
16) The function of the secretions of the pleura is to
a) separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
b) protect the central nervous system.
c) prevent infection.
d) reduce friction between neighboring organs.
e) carry nervous impulses.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
17) Cutting open the chest at the sternal marking would represent a(n)
a) sagittal plane.
b) midsagittal plane.
, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
c) transverse plane.
d) oblique plane.
e) coronal plane.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
18) Amputation of the arm at the shoulder would be a(n)
a) frontal plane.
b) parasagittal plane.
c) transverse plane.
d) oblique plane.
e) midsagittal plane.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
19) Cutting the body in half at the diaphragm, would create the thoracic cavity and the
abdominopelvic cavity. What plane would create these halves?
a) Frontal
b) Sagittal
c) Transverse
d) Oblique
e) Midsagittal
Answer: c
TEST BANK
PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
GERARD J. TORTORA, BRYAN H. DERRICKSON
16th Edition
, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
Table of Contents
1 An Introduction to the Human Body
2 The Chemical Level of Organization
3 The Cellular Level of Organization
4 The Tissue Level of Organization
5 The Integumentary System
6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
9 Joints
10 Muscular Tissue
11 The Muscular System
12 Nervous Tissue
13 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
15 The Autonomic Nervous System
16 Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
17 The Special Senses
18 The Endocrine System
19 The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
20 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
21 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
22 The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System and Immunity
23 The Respiratory System
24 The Digestive System
25 Metabolism and Nutrition
26 The Urinary System
27 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid– Base Homeostasis
28 The Genital (Reproductive) Systems
29 Development and Inheritance
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
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, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
15) Which cavity contains the heart?
a) Cranial cavity
b) Vertebral cavity
c) Abdominal cavity
d) Pericardial cavity
e) Pleural cavity
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
16) The function of the secretions of the pleura is to
a) separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
b) protect the central nervous system.
c) prevent infection.
d) reduce friction between neighboring organs.
e) carry nervous impulses.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
17) Cutting open the chest at the sternal marking would represent a(n)
a) sagittal plane.
b) midsagittal plane.
, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition (Tortora, 2021)
c) transverse plane.
d) oblique plane.
e) coronal plane.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
18) Amputation of the arm at the shoulder would be a(n)
a) frontal plane.
b) parasagittal plane.
c) transverse plane.
d) oblique plane.
e) midsagittal plane.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO1.5 Describe the human body using the anatomical position and
specific anatomical terminology.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.5 Basic Anatomical Terminology
Question type: Multiple Choice
19) Cutting the body in half at the diaphragm, would create the thoracic cavity and the
abdominopelvic cavity. What plane would create these halves?
a) Frontal
b) Sagittal
c) Transverse
d) Oblique
e) Midsagittal
Answer: c
