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Test Bank Anthony’s Textbook
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of Anatomy & Physiology
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21st Edition Patton
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Chapters 1 - 48 jj jj jj

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Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE jj




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 jj jj jj jj jj jj jj


c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life jj jj jj jj




ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization j j REF: p. 3 j j


TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: jj jj jj jj jj jj jj


a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. jj jj jj jj jj


b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet. jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj


c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj


systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. jj jj jj jj jj




ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization j j REF: p. 4 j j


TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the jj jj jj jj jj jj studied.
a. type of organism jj jj


b. organizational level jj


c. systemic function jj


d. All of the above are correct. jj jj jj jj jj




ANSWER: D j j DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 j j


TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things. jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj


b. investigates the body’s structure. jj jj jj


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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ANSWER: D j j DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 j j


TOP: Physiology
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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

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c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANSWER: j j C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 jj jj




TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: jj jj


a. the chemical basis of life.jj jj jj jj


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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ANSWER: j j B DIF: Application REF: jj jj p. 5 jj TOP: Characteristics of Life
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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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ANSWER: D DIF: Memorizationj j REF: p. 6 j j


TOP: Levels of Organization
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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.
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TOP: Levels of Organization
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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):
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a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.

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ANSWER: A DIF: j j Memorization REF: p. 7
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TOP: Tissue Level
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10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.

ANSWER: A DIF: j j Memorization REF: p. 7
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TOP: Organ Level
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11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.


ANSWER: C DIF: j j Memorization REF: p. 8
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TOP: Body Systems
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12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. jj


b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. jj


d. cranial cavity. jj




ANSWER: A DIF: j j Memorization REF: p. 12
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TOP: Body Cavities
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13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. jj


c. right lung. jj


d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: j j Memorization REF: p. 12
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TOP: Body Cavities
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14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. jj


b. pelvic cavity. jj


c. dorsal cavity. jj


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