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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
Ans: B
Difficulty:
easy
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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and
function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A
Difficulty:
easy
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an
example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty:
medium
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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
Ans: D
Difficulty:
medium
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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the
body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A