Test Bank - Understanding Anatomy and Physiology,
4th Edition (Thompson, 2025) Chapter 1-25 All
Chapters
Chapters 1–25 Complete Coverage
Total Questions: 200+
Type: Multiple Choice
Academic Year: 2025/2026
---------------------------------------- CHAPTER 1: ORIENTATION TO THE
HUMAN BODY ----------------------------------------
QUESTION 1
The study of the larger structures of the body, visible without the aid of
magnification, is known as:
A) Microscopic anatomy
B) Gross anatomy
C) Cytology
D) Histology
Correct Answer: B
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,Explanation: Gross (macroscopic) anatomy examines structures visible to the
naked eye. Microscopic anatomy (cytology/histology) requires a microscope .
QUESTION 2
The word "anatomy" comes from a Greek root that means:
A) To cut apart
B) To fix with
C) To view inside
D) To study exterior
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Greek root anatome means "to cut apart," reflecting the
traditional study of anatomy through dissection .
QUESTION 3
Homeostasis is the state of steady ______ maintained by living things.
A) External conditions
B) Internal conditions
C) Chemical reactions
D) Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
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,Explanation: Homeostasis refers to the stable internal environment (temperature,
pH, fluid balance) maintained despite external changes .
QUESTION 4
Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?
A) Transverse plane
B) Frontal plane
C) Sagittal plane
D) Coronal plane
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions. The
midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves .
QUESTION 5
The heart is located in which body cavity?
A) Cranial cavity
B) Abdominal cavity
C) Pelvic cavity
D) Thoracic cavity
Correct Answer: D
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, Explanation: The heart is in the thoracic cavity, specifically within the
mediastinum between the lungs .
QUESTION 6
Which directional term means "closest to the point of origin"?
A) Distal
B) Proximal
C) Lateral
D) Superficial
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Proximal means closer to the trunk or point of attachment; distal
means farther away .
QUESTION 7
The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment is called:
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Anabolism
D) Catabolism
Correct Answer: B
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4th Edition (Thompson, 2025) Chapter 1-25 All
Chapters
Chapters 1–25 Complete Coverage
Total Questions: 200+
Type: Multiple Choice
Academic Year: 2025/2026
---------------------------------------- CHAPTER 1: ORIENTATION TO THE
HUMAN BODY ----------------------------------------
QUESTION 1
The study of the larger structures of the body, visible without the aid of
magnification, is known as:
A) Microscopic anatomy
B) Gross anatomy
C) Cytology
D) Histology
Correct Answer: B
1
,Explanation: Gross (macroscopic) anatomy examines structures visible to the
naked eye. Microscopic anatomy (cytology/histology) requires a microscope .
QUESTION 2
The word "anatomy" comes from a Greek root that means:
A) To cut apart
B) To fix with
C) To view inside
D) To study exterior
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Greek root anatome means "to cut apart," reflecting the
traditional study of anatomy through dissection .
QUESTION 3
Homeostasis is the state of steady ______ maintained by living things.
A) External conditions
B) Internal conditions
C) Chemical reactions
D) Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
2
,Explanation: Homeostasis refers to the stable internal environment (temperature,
pH, fluid balance) maintained despite external changes .
QUESTION 4
Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?
A) Transverse plane
B) Frontal plane
C) Sagittal plane
D) Coronal plane
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions. The
midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves .
QUESTION 5
The heart is located in which body cavity?
A) Cranial cavity
B) Abdominal cavity
C) Pelvic cavity
D) Thoracic cavity
Correct Answer: D
3
, Explanation: The heart is in the thoracic cavity, specifically within the
mediastinum between the lungs .
QUESTION 6
Which directional term means "closest to the point of origin"?
A) Distal
B) Proximal
C) Lateral
D) Superficial
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Proximal means closer to the trunk or point of attachment; distal
means farther away .
QUESTION 7
The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment is called:
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Anabolism
D) Catabolism
Correct Answer: B
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