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This test bank for Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition by Patton is a comprehensive academic resource designed to strengthen understanding of human anatomy and physiological processes. It covers key body systems including the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The questions are structured to improve critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and application of anatomy and physiology concepts in clinical and academic settings. It is highly useful for students in nursing, medical, and allied health programs preparing for exams, quizzes, and laboratory assessments. The content reinforces understanding of body structure, organ function, homeostasis, and interrelationships between physiological systems. By practicing with this test bank, learners can improve accuracy, confidence, and mastery of complex A&P concepts. It supports academic success while building a strong foundation for advanced healthcare studies and clinical practice in modern medical and nursing education environments.

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Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy &
Physiology 21st Edition Patton Test Bank

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Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
Edition Patton Test Bank

Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life F F F F




ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. F F F F F



b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
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systems—groups of organs having a common function. F F F F F F



d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
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ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the
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a. type of organism
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b. organizational level F



c. systemic function F



d. All of the above are correct.
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ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Physiology

4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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b. investigates the body’s structure. F F F



c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
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such as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Physiology

5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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terms that are based on a person’s name.
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a. homonyms
b. antonyms

, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
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c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5


TOP: Language of Science and Medicine

6. Metabolism refers to: F F



a. the chemical basis of life.
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life

7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
TOP: Levels of Organization

8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Levels of Organization

9. An organization of many simN
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peO alized to perform a certain function is
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called a(n): F



a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.

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ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue Level

10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ Level

11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.


ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8
TOP: Body Systems

12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. F



b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. F



d. cranial cavity. F




ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities

13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. F



c. right lung.
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d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities

14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. F



b. pelvic cavity. F



c. dorsal cavity. F



d. mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities

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