Test Bank Anatomy Physiology The
Unity of Form and Function (10th
Edition, Saladin)
Description: A comprehensive set of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all major
units of Saladin's 10th edition textbook, from foundational concepts through the major
body systems. Key Words: anatomy, physiology, homeostasis, tissues, skeletal system,
muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory
system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system.
Unit 1: Organization of the Body (Chapters 1–5)
1. The study of normal body structures is called:
A) Physiology
B) Anatomy
C) Pathology
D) Histology
✅ B) Anatomy
2. The study of how the body functions is called:
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Anatomy
C) Physiology
D) Cytology
✅ C) Physiology
,3. Feeling structures with your fingertips is called ______, whereas tapping on the
body and listening for sounds of abnormalities is called ______.
A) Palpation; auscultation
B) Auscultation; percussion
C) Percussion; auscultation
D) Palpation; percussion
✅ D) Palpation; percussion
4. Which imaging technique is best for routinely examining fetal development?
A) PET scan
B) MRI
C) Sonography
D) Radiography
✅ C) Sonography
5. Histology is the study of structures that can be observed without a magnifying
lens.
A) True
B) False
✅ B) False
6. The study of the structure and function of cells is called:
A) Cytology
B) Gross anatomy
C) Endocrinology
D) Radiology
✅ A) Cytology
,7. Known as “the father of modern anatomy,” ______ was the first to publish
accurate drawings of the body.
A) Hippocrates
B) Galen
C) Vesalius
D) Harvey
✅ C) Vesalius
8. The study of how hormones function is called:
A) Neurophysiology
B) Endocrinology
C) Pathophysiology
D) Histology
✅ B) Endocrinology
9. Homeostasis is best defined as:
A) The process of breaking down food into energy
B) The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
C) The function of nerves transmitting signals
D) The growth and development of tissues over time
✅ B) The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external
changes
10. Which feedback mechanism typically maintains homeostasis by reversing a
change?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
, C) Feedforward control
D) Neutral feedback
✅ B) Negative feedback
11. The smallest stable units of matter are:
A) Molecules
B) Atoms
C) Cells
D) Protons
✅ B) Atoms
12. The atomic number of an element represents the number of:
A) Protons plus neutrons
B) Electrons plus neutrons
C) Protons
D) Neutrons
✅ C) Protons
13. Isotopes of an element differ in the number of:
A) Protons
B) Electrons
C) Neutrons
D) Orbitals
✅ C) Neutrons
14. Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons?
A) Ionic bond
B) Covalent bond
Unity of Form and Function (10th
Edition, Saladin)
Description: A comprehensive set of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all major
units of Saladin's 10th edition textbook, from foundational concepts through the major
body systems. Key Words: anatomy, physiology, homeostasis, tissues, skeletal system,
muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory
system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system.
Unit 1: Organization of the Body (Chapters 1–5)
1. The study of normal body structures is called:
A) Physiology
B) Anatomy
C) Pathology
D) Histology
✅ B) Anatomy
2. The study of how the body functions is called:
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Anatomy
C) Physiology
D) Cytology
✅ C) Physiology
,3. Feeling structures with your fingertips is called ______, whereas tapping on the
body and listening for sounds of abnormalities is called ______.
A) Palpation; auscultation
B) Auscultation; percussion
C) Percussion; auscultation
D) Palpation; percussion
✅ D) Palpation; percussion
4. Which imaging technique is best for routinely examining fetal development?
A) PET scan
B) MRI
C) Sonography
D) Radiography
✅ C) Sonography
5. Histology is the study of structures that can be observed without a magnifying
lens.
A) True
B) False
✅ B) False
6. The study of the structure and function of cells is called:
A) Cytology
B) Gross anatomy
C) Endocrinology
D) Radiology
✅ A) Cytology
,7. Known as “the father of modern anatomy,” ______ was the first to publish
accurate drawings of the body.
A) Hippocrates
B) Galen
C) Vesalius
D) Harvey
✅ C) Vesalius
8. The study of how hormones function is called:
A) Neurophysiology
B) Endocrinology
C) Pathophysiology
D) Histology
✅ B) Endocrinology
9. Homeostasis is best defined as:
A) The process of breaking down food into energy
B) The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
C) The function of nerves transmitting signals
D) The growth and development of tissues over time
✅ B) The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external
changes
10. Which feedback mechanism typically maintains homeostasis by reversing a
change?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
, C) Feedforward control
D) Neutral feedback
✅ B) Negative feedback
11. The smallest stable units of matter are:
A) Molecules
B) Atoms
C) Cells
D) Protons
✅ B) Atoms
12. The atomic number of an element represents the number of:
A) Protons plus neutrons
B) Electrons plus neutrons
C) Protons
D) Neutrons
✅ C) Protons
13. Isotopes of an element differ in the number of:
A) Protons
B) Electrons
C) Neutrons
D) Orbitals
✅ C) Neutrons
14. Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons?
A) Ionic bond
B) Covalent bond
