TEST BANK for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,
12th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-29| Verified Questions & 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations| A+ GRADE RATED
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,Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Multiple Choice
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
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Answer: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
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Answer: A
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Difficulty: easy
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
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b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
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Accurate Answer: B
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,4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
Accurate Answer: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Accurate
Answer: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
Accurate Answer: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness,
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movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
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c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
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e. Histology
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Answer: C
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, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
Tortora.
8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
Accurate
Answer: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body
Accurate Answer: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedbacksystem.
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Accurate Answer: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change
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reverse a change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
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11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
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12th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-29| Verified Questions & 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations| A+ GRADE RATED
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,Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Multiple Choice
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Accurate
Answer: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Accurate
Answer: A
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Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
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b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
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Accurate Answer: B
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Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
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,4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
Accurate Answer: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Accurate
Answer: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
Accurate Answer: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness,
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movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
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Feedback: 1.3
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
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c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
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e. Histology
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Answer: C
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Difficulty: easy
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, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
Tortora.
8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
Accurate
Answer: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body
Accurate Answer: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedbacksystem.
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Accurate Answer: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change
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in one of the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will
reverse a change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
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Feedback: 1.4
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11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
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a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
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c. Brain
d. Effector
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e. Afferent
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