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STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY 16TH EDITION KEVIN T. PATTON

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This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy and physiology, explaining the structure and normal function of the body’s systems in clear, accessible language. It emphasizes homeostasis, body organization, and system-by-system coverage, with updated review questions, vivid illustrations, and companion digital resources for allied health and nursing students.

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,TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to the Body

2. Chemistry of Life

3. Cells

4. Tissues

5. Organ Systems

6. Skin and Membranes

7. Skeletal System

8. Muscular System

9. Nervous System

10. Senses

11. Endocrine System

12. Blood

13. Cardiovascular System

14. Lymphatic System and Immunity

15. Respiratory System

16. Digestive System

17. Nutrition and Metabolism

18. Urinary System

19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

20. Acid-Base Balance

21. Reproductive Systems

22. Growth, Development, and Aging

,Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apartǁ is
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction

2. The study of how the body functions is called
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction

3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization

4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
a. chemical level
b. cellular level
c. organ level
d. tissue level
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization

5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the
a. anatomical position
b. prone position
c. supine position
d. sitting position
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-7
OBJ: 4 TOP: Anatomical position

6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
b. the knee is distal to the ankle

, c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
d. both a and b above

ANS: C DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions

7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
a. the heart is distal to the lungs
b. the heart is medial to the lungs
c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
d. both a and c above

ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions

8. The term most opposite proximal is
a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably
are
a. posterior and ventral
b. posterior and inferior
c. posterior and superficial
d. posterior and dorsal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

10. The term most opposite medial is
a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
c. the muscle is deep to the skin
d. both a and c above

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 3 TOP: Anatomical directions

12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a

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