Test Bank Memmlers Structure and Function of the Human Body 12th Edition CohenContents
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body ....................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 02: Chemistry of Life ................................................................................................................................ 23 Chapter 03: Cells .................................................................................................................................................... 51 Chapter 04: Tissues ................................................................................................................................................ 72 Chapter 05: Organ Systems .................................................................................................................................... 81 Chapter 06: Skin and Membranes .......................................................................................................................... 99 Chapter 07: Skeletal System ................................................................................................................................. 122 Chapter 08: Muscular System .............................................................................................................................. 149 Chapter 09: Nervous System ................................................................................................................................. 173 Chapter 10: Senses ................................................................................................................................................ 204 Chapter 11: Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................. 230 Chapter 12: Blood ................................................................................................................................................. 257 Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System ...................................................................................................................... 281 Chapter 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity ...................................................................................................... 311 Chapter 15: Respiratory System ............................................................................................................................ 335 Chapter 16: Digestive System ............................................................................................................................... 363 Chapter 17: Nutrition and Metabolism ................................................................................................................. 393 Chapter 18: Urinary System .................................................................................................................................. 415 Chapter 19: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance ........................................................................................................... 441 Chapter 20: Acid-Base Balance ............................................................................................................................ 459 Chapter 21: Reproductive Systems ....................................................................................................................... 477 Chapter 22: Growth and Development ................................................................................................................. 505
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apart‖ is a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection
ANS: C OBJ: 1
DIF: Memorizatio
n TOP: Introduction
1 | P a g e REF: p. 32. The study of how the body functions is called
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A
OBJ: 1
DIF:
Memorizatio
n TOP:
Introduction
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ
ANS: B
OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
a. chemical level
b. cellular level
c. organ level
d. tissue level
ANS: B
OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the
a. anatomical position
b. prone position
c. supine position
d. sitting position
ANS: A
OBJ: 4
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical position
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
b. the knee is distal to the ankle
c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
d. both a and b above
ANS: C
DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
a. the heart is distal to the lungs
b. the heart is medial to the lungs
c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
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OBJ:
REF: pp. 6-
7
REF: p. 6
REF: p. 5
REF: p. 3d. both a and c above
ANS: B
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
8. The term most opposite proximal is
a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
ANS: D
7 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used
interchangeably are
a. posterior and ventral
b. posterior and inferior
c. posterior and superficial
d. posterior and dorsal
ANS: D
7 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
10. The term most opposite medial is
a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above
ANS: B
7 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
c. the muscle is deep to the skin
d. both a and c above
ANS: D
7 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a
a. sagittal section
b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. none of the above
ANS: B
OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes or body sections
13. A cut dividing the body into upper and lower portions is called a
a. sagittal section
3 | P a g e
REF: p. 9
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
OBJ:b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. coronal section
ANS: C
OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes or body sections
14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
a. sagittal section
b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. coronal section
ANS: A
9 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes or body sections
15. The mediastinum is part of the
a. dorsal cavity
b. ventral cavity
c. abdominal cavity
d. both b and c above
ANS: B
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
a. dorsal and ventral
b. thoracic and abdominal
c. pleural and mediastinum
d. none of the above
ANS: A
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
17. The diaphragm divides the
a. dorsal from the ventral cavity
b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity
d. pleural from the mediastinum
ANS: C
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
18. The upper abdominopelvic regions include the
a. right and left hypochondriac and umbilical
b. right and left lumbar and umbilical
c. right and left iliac and epigastric
d. right and left hypochondriac and epigastric
ANS: D
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
19. The middle abdominopelvic regions include the
4 | P a g e
REF: p. 10
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 9
REF: pp. 8-
REF: p. 9a. right and left lumbar and umbilical
b. right and left lumbar and epigastric
c. right and left iliac and hypogastric
d. right and left iliac and umbilical
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
20. The lower abdominopelvic regions include the
a. right and left iliac and umbilical
b. right and left lumbar and epigastric
c. right and left lumbar and hypogastric
d. right and left iliac and hypogastric
ANS: D
10 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
21. The brain is in the
a. ventral cavity
b. cranial cavity
c. mediastinum
d. none of the above
ANS: B
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
22. The spinal cavity is part of the
a. dorsal cavity
b. ventral cavity
c. cranial cavity
d. none of the above
ANS: A
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
REF: p. 9
23. The left upper quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity includes all of the
a. left lumbar region
b. left iliac region
c. left hypochondriac region
d. left inguinal region
ANS: C
7 TOP: Body cavities
24. Using the maintaining of a constant temperature in a building as an example of a
feedback loop, the thermometer would be an example of a(n)
a. sensor
b. control center
c. effector
d. positive feedback loop
ANS: A
14 OBJ: 9
5 | P a g e
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
REF: p.
DIF: Application REF: p. 10
OBJ:
REF: p.
10
REF: p.
REF: p. 1025. Using the maintaining of a constant temperature in a building as an example of a
feedback loop, the furnace would be an example of a(n)
a. sensor
b. control center
c. effector
d. positive feedback loop
ANS: C
14 OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
26. Using the maintaining of a constant temperature in a building as an example of a
feedback loop, the thermostat would be an example of a(n)
a. sensor
b. control center
c. effector
d. positive feedback loop
ANS: B
14 OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
27. The abdominopelvic region that can be found in each of the four quadrants is the
a. umbilical
b. hypogastric
c. epigastric
d. left iliac
ANS: A
7 TOP: Body cavities
28. The lower right abdominopelvic quadrant includes all of the
a. right hypochondriac region
b. right lumbar region
c. right iliac region
d. right epigastric region
ANS: C
7 TOP: Body cavities
29. An example of a positive feedback loop would be
a. maintaining proper body temperature
b. forming a blood clot
c. uterine contractions during childbirth
d. both b and c above
ANS: D
DIF: Application REF: p. 15
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
30. An example of a negative feedback loop would be
a. maintaining proper body temperature
b. forming a blood clot
c. uterine contractions during childbirth
d. both b and c above
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OBJ:
DIF: Application REF: p. 10
OBJ:
DIF: Application REF: p. 10
OBJ:
REF: p.
REF: p.ANS: A
DIF: Application REF: p. 15
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
31. A midsagittal section through the head would divide
a. the forehead from the chin
b. the nose from the back of the head
c. the right eye from the left eye
d. none of the above
ANS: C
DIF: Application REF: pp. 8-9
5 TOP: Planes or body sections
32. A transverse section through the head would divide
a. the forehead from the chin
b. the nose from the back of the head
c. the right eye from the left eye
d. none of the above
ANS: A
DIF: Application REF: pp. 8-9
5 TOP: Planes or body sections
33. A frontal section through the head would divide
a. the forehead from the chin
b. the nose from the back of the head
c. the right eye from the left eye
d. none of the above
ANS: B
DIF: Application REF: pp. 8-9
5 TOP: Planes or body sections
34. If this kind of section were made through the center of the head, both the right and left
eyes would be on the same section.
a. Coronal section
b. Midsagittal section
c. Transverse section
d. Both a and c above
ANS: D
DIF: Application REF: pp. 8-9
5 TOP: Planes or body sections
35. The relationship between an organ and organ system is similar to the relationship between
a cell and
a. an organism
b. the cellular level of organization
c. a tissue
d. none of the above
ANS: C
DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 6
3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
36. The heart is an example of this level or organization.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Organ system
7 | P a g e
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:d. Organism
ANS: B
5 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
REF: pp. 4-
TOP: Structural levels of organization
37. Blood vessels are examples of this level or organization.
a. Organ system
b. Tissue
c. Organ
d. Cellular
ANS: C
5 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
38. On a directional rosette, a letter L would stand for
a. ―left‖ if it is opposite the letter R
b. ―lateral‖ if it is opposite the letter D
c. ―lateral‖ if it is opposite the letter A
d. ―lower‖ if it is opposite the letter U
ANS: A
8 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
39. Which of the following terms do not refer to a part of the head region?
a. Olecranal
b. Zygomatic
c. Frontal
d. All of the above terms refer to parts of the head
ANS: A
2) OBJ: 8
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
40. Which of the following is not controlled by a negative feedback loop?
a. Body temperature
b. Blood oxygen concentration
c. Fluid levels of the body
d. Blood clot formation
ANS: D
OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
41. The organ level of organization contains all of these lower levels.
a. The cellular and tissue levels only
b. The chemical and tissue levels only
c. The chemical, cellular, and tissue levels only
d. The chemical, cellular, tissue, and system levels
ANS: C
DIF: Application REF: pp. 5-6
3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
42. This structure physically separates the pelvic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
a. Mediastinum
b. Diaphragm
8 | P a g e
OBJ:
REF: p. 15
REF: pp. 7-
REF: pp. 4-c. Mesenteries
d. None of the above
ANS: D
9 OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
43. The lungs are located in the
a. thoracic cavity
b. mediastinum
c. dorsal cavity
d. both b and c above
ANS: A
10 OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
REF: p.
44. A scientific experiment testing a new drug used two groups, one getting the drug and
one getting the sugar pill. The group getting the sugar pill is the
a. test group
b. hypothesis group
c. control group
d. observational group
ANS: C
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
2 TOP: Scientific method
45. A scientific experiment testing a new drug used two groups, one getting the drug and
one getting a sugar pill. If the two groups had the same result, it would indicate
a. the drug was safe and effective
b. the drug was ineffective because it did no better than the sugar pill
c. the experiment was a failure and no information could be gained
d. both b and c
ANS: B
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
2 TOP: Scientific method
46. A scientific experiment testing a new drug used two groups, one getting the drug and one
getting a sugar pill. If the group getting the drug did much better than the group with the
sugar pill:
a. it would indicate that the drug was more effective than the sugar pill
b. a theory would be formed
c. the control group would be shown to have improved because of the drug
d. all of the above
ANS: A
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
2 TOP: Scientific method
47. In the metric system
a. a meter is longer than a yard
b. a centimeter is longer than an inch
c. a nanometer is longer than a micrometer
d. all of the above
ANS: A
9 | P a g e
DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:
REF: p.OBJ: 2
TOP: Metric System
48. If a person lost a little more than 3 pounds on a diet, they would have lost about
a. 500 grams
b. 1000 grams
c. 1500 grams
d. 2000 grams
ANS: C
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
2 TOP: Metric System
49. The word supine describes
a. the body lying face downward
b. an anatomical direction
c. the reference position of the body
d. the body lying face upward
ANS: D
7 OBJ: 4
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical position
50. Which process is used as the principal technique used to isolate and study the
structural components or parts of the human body?
a. Imaging
b. Dissection
c. X-rays
d. Resection
ANS: B
OBJ: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Introduction
REF: p. 3
TRUE/FALSE
1. The word dissection is derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apart.‖
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
3 OBJ: 1
TOP: Introduction
2. The cell is the smallest living structural unit of the body.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
6 OBJ: 3
TOP: Structural levels of organization
3. An organ is defined as a group of several types of cells working together to perform a specific
function.
ANS: F
6 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
4. The reference position for the directional terms of the body is called the anatomical position.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 4
TOP: Anatomical position
5. The prone position is a position in which the body is lying face down.
10 | P a g e
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
OBJ:ANS: T
7 OBJ: 4
DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
TOP: Anatomical position
6. The prone position is a position in which the body is lying face up.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 4
TOP: Anatomical position
7. The supine position is a position in which the body is lying face up.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 4
TOP: Anatomical position
8. Superior means toward the head.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
9. Because humans walk upright, superior and superficial mean the same thing.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
10. Anterior and proximal are opposite terms.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
11. Medial and lateral are opposite terms.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
12. Proximal and distal are opposite terms.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
13. Because humans walk upright, inferior and deep mean the same thing.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
14. Because humans walk upright, ventral and anterior mean the same thing.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
15. Because humans walk upright, dorsal and posterior mean the same thing.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
11 | P a g e
TOP: Anatomical directions
REF: p. 7
REF: p.
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REF: p. 7
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REF: p.16. The hand is distal to the elbow.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
TOP: Anatomical directions
17. The foot is proximal to the knee.
ANS: F
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
18. The nose is superior to the mouth.
ANS: T
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
19. The mouth is inferior to the chin.
ANS: F
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
20. The big toe is lateral to the little toe.
ANS: F
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
21. The ears are lateral to the nose.
ANS: T
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
22. The heart is medial to the lungs.
ANS: T
DIF:
Application TOP:
Anatomical directions
23. The skin is superficial to the ribs.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
24. The lungs are deep to the ribs.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
25. The bones of the arm are superficial to the muscles of the arm.
ANS: F
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
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OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5
OBJ: 5
REF: p. 7
OBJ: 526. The nose is on the anterior side of the body.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
27. The navel is on the dorsal side of the body.
ANS: F
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
28. The vertebrae are on the dorsal side of the body.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
5 TOP: Anatomical directions
29. A sagittal section divides the body into upper and lower parts.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 5
TOP: Planes or body sections
30. A sagittal section divides the body into right and left parts.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 5
TOP: Planes or body sections
31. A frontal section divides the body into front and back parts.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 5
TOP: Planes or body sections
32. A transverse section divides the body into upper and lower parts.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 5
TOP: Planes or body sections
33. The two major cavities of the body are the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
34. The two major cavities of the body are the dorsal and ventral cavities.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
35. The diaphragm divides the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
36. The mediastinum is in both the ventral and thoracic cavities.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 6
13 | P a g e
TOP: Body cavities
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 9
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: pp. 8-
REF: pp. 8-
OBJ:
OBJ:
OBJ:37. The pleural cavity is in both the thoracic and dorsal cavities.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
38. The brain and spinal cord are in the dorsal cavity.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
39. The cranial cavity contains the brain and spinal cord.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
40. The upper abdominopelvic area consists of the right and left hypogastric and the
epigastric regions.
ANS: F
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
41. The lower abdominopelvic area contains the left iliac region.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 7
TOP: Body cavities
42. The middle abdominopelvic area contains the umbilical region.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 7
TOP: Body cavities
43. The epigastric, umbilical, and left lumbar regions are all in the middle abdominopelvic area.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
10 OBJ: 7
TOP: Body cavities
44. Homeostasis refers to the relatively constant internal environment the body tries to maintain.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
13 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
45. A negative feedback loop is one way the body tries to maintain homeostasis.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
46. The sensor in a feedback loop compares the actual condition to the ―normal‖ condition
the body tries to maintain.
ANS: F
14 OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
47. The effector in a negative feedback loop does something to move the regulated condition back
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REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p. 10
REF: p. 10
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 9
REF: p. 10to ―normal.‖
ANS: T
15 OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
REF: pp. 14-
TOP: The balance of body functions
48. The sensor in a negative feedback loop detects a change in the regulated condition.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
49. In the negative feedback loop, the effector is the link between the sensor and the
control center.
ANS: F
15 OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: The balance of body functions
50. The formation of a blood clot is an example of a negative feedback loop.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
51. The control of the volume of body fluid is an example of a negative feedback loop.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
52. The regulation of blood pH is an example of a positive feedback loop.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
53. The contraction of the uterus during childbirth is an example of a positive feedback loop.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
15 OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
54. The arms and legs are part of the axial body portion.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
55. The head and trunk are part of the axial body portion.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
56. The arms and legs are part of the appendicular body portion.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
57. Feedback loops continue to improve throughout life, reaching their peak in late adulthood.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
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REF: p.
REF: pp. 14-
REF: pp. 14-OBJ: 9
TOP: The balance of body functions
58. The word organism can be used to describe a living thing.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 3
TOP: Structural levels of organization
59. A body in a supine position has its dorsal side to the ground.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
4 TOP: Anatomical position | Anatomical directions
60. A body in a prone position has its dorsal side to the ground.
ANS: F
DIF: Application REF: p. 7
4 TOP: Anatomical position | Anatomical directions
61. On the compass rosettes in a figure, the letter P opposite the letter D would stand for the word
proximal.
ANS: T
8 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
62. The thoracic cavity is divided into two parts, the mediastinum and the dorsal cavity.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
10 OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
63. The midsagittal and transverse sections, which divide the abdomen into quadrants, intersect
at the base of the mediastinum.
ANS: F
9 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body cavities
REF: p.
64. The diaphragm divides the axial from the appendicular region of the body.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
65. The word leg refers only to the part of the body between the knee and the ankle.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
12 OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
66. Women can have one more body function regulated by a positive feedback loop than men can.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 15
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
67. Exercise helps to maintain homeostasis.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
16 OBJ: 9
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TOP: Health and Well-Being: Exercise Physiology
OBJ:
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
OBJ:
OBJ:
REF: p. 368. The cell is the simplest level of organization in a living thing.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
6 OBJ: 3
TOP: Structural levels of organization
69. When reading a compass rosette in a figure, the letter L can mean either left or lateral.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
8 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
70. When reading a compass rosette in a figure, the letter P opposite the letter D stands
for posterior.
ANS: F
8 OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
71. The dorsal cavity is a made up of a single cavity containing the brain and spinal cord.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
9 OBJ: 6
TOP: Body cavities
72. The abdominopelvic region is divided into four quadrants, the left and right lumbar regions
on the upper part and the left and right iliac regions on the lower part.
ANS: F
9 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
REF: p.
73. The cells in the body live in a water environment that contains dissolved salts and
other substances.
ANS: T
OBJ: 9
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Balance of body functions
74. The terms ophthalmic and orbital both refer to the eye area.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
2) OBJ: 6
TOP: Descriptive terms for body regions
75. In the scientific method, a hypothesis is based on observation.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Scientific method
76. The single method used for all scientific investigation is called the scientific method.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Scientific method
77. An accepted hypothesis must be retested numerous times to become a theory.
ANS: T
DIF: Memorization
4 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Scientific method
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
REF: p. 13
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.78. If the effects of a drug are being tested by a scientific experiment, two groups would be used:
a group that gets the drug and a group that gets an inactive substance. The group that gets
the inactive substance is called the control group.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
2 TOP: Scientific method
79. The term atrophy describes a body structure that is at the peak of its efficiency.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
12 OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
80. The term dystrophy describes a degenerative process on a body structure due to lack of use.
ANS: F
DIF: Memorization
12 OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
81. The study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts is often defined as
physiology.
ANS: F
3 OBJ: 1
MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its correct definition.
a. Anterior
b. Lateral
c. Superior
d. Medial
e. Proximal
f. Superficial
g. Posterior
1. Toward the head, upper or above
2. Toward the midline of the body
3. In humans, this term means the same as ventral
4. Nearest to the point of origin
5. Toward the back of the body
6. Nearest the surface of the body
7. Toward the side of the body
1. ANS:
OBJ:
C
5
2. ANS: D
OBJ: 5
3. ANS:
OBJ:
A
5
4. ANS: E
OBJ: 5
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DIF:
TOP
:
Memorization
Anatomical
directions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorization
Anatomical
directions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
REF: p. 7
REF: p. 7
REF: p. 7
REF: p. 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Introduction
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.
OBJ:5. ANS:
OBJ:
6. ANS:
OBJ:
7. ANS:
OBJ:
G
5
DIF:
TOP
:
F
5
B
5
DIF:
TOP
:
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorization
Anatomical
directions
Memorization
Anatomical
directions
Memorization
Anatomical
directions
Match the body region with the correct body part.
a. Skull
b. Groin
c. Chest
d. Mouth
e. Brachial
f. Wrist
g. Cephalic
h. Antebrachial
i. Antecubital
j. Cervical
k. Axillary
l. Femoral
m. Lumbar
n. Popliteal
o. Tarsal
p. Plantar
8. Arm
9. Head
10. Cranial
11. Oral
12. Inguinal
13. Thoracic
14. Carpal
15. Sole of the foot
16. Neck
17. Thigh
18. Armpit
19. Depressed area in the front of the elbow
20. Lower back between ribs and pelvis
21. Ankle
22. Forearm
23. Area behind the knee
8. ANS:
OBJ:
E
8
9. ANS: G
OBJ: 8
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DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 7
REF: p. 7
REF: p. 710. ANS: A
OBJ: 8
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
11. ANS:
OBJ:
D
8
12. ANS: B
OBJ: 8
13. ANS:
OBJ:
C
8
14. ANS: F
OBJ: 8
15. ANS:
OBJ:
16. ANS:
OBJ:
P
8
J
8
17. ANS: L
OBJ: 8
18. ANS: K
OBJ: 8
19. ANS: I
OBJ: 8
20. ANS: M
OBJ: 8
21. ANS:
OBJ:
O
8
22. ANS: H
OBJ: 8
23. ANS:
OBJ:
N
8
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF:
TOP
:
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Body regions
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorizatio
n Body
regions
Match the term with the correct definition or explanation.
a. Hypothesis
b. Scientific method
c. Theory
d. Experimentation
e. Control group
f. Test group
24. A hypothesis that has been supported by repeated testing and has gained a high level
of confidence
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REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)
REF: p. 13 (Table 1-
2)25. A systematic approach to discovery
26. A group that does not get what is being tested
27. A reasonable guess based on previous informal observations
28. A process used to test a hypothesis
29. A group that receives what is being tested
24. ANS:
OBJ:
C
2
25. ANS: B
OBJ: 2
26. ANS:
OBJ:
E
2
27. ANS: A
OBJ: 2
28. ANS:
OBJ:
29. ANS:
OBJ:
D
2
F
2
DIF:
TOP:
Memorization
Scientific method
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Scientific method
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorization
Scientific method
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Scientific method
DIF:
TOP
:
DIF:
TOP
:
Memorization
Scientific method
Memorization
Scientific method
REF: p. 4
REF: p. 4
REF: p. 4
REF: p. 4
REF: p. 4
REF: p. 4
ESSAY
1. Explain the concept of homeostasis. Why is this so important to the survival of the body?
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Application REF: pp. 12-14 OBJ:
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
2. Explain a positive feedback loop. Give an example of a positive feedback loop in the body.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Application REF: p. 15
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
3. Explain a negative feedback loop. How does a negative feedback loop assist in maintaining
homeostasis?
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 15
9 TOP: The balance of body functions
OBJ:
4. List and briefly explain the levels of organization in the body.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
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OBJ:DIF: Memorization
TOP: Structural levels of organization
REF: pp. 4-6
OBJ: 3
5. List and briefly explain the process of the scientific method.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Scientific
method
REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2
6. Develop and explain an experiment that tests the hypothesis that people with high levels
of vitamin C in their diets have fewer colds than people with low levels of vitamin C in
their diets.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Scientific
method
REF: p. 4
7. Explain the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2
OBJ: 2
TOP: Scientific method
8. Explain how the control group is used to determine the success of the test group and
the experiment.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2
TOP: Scientific method
9. What is the relationship between a meter and a yard, an inch and a centimeter, and a
pound and a gram?
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Application REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2
TOP: Metric System
10. Describe anatomical position. Explain the terms supine and prone.
22 | P a g eANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical
position
REF: p. 7
11. Name and explain the 10 anatomical directions.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Anatomical directions
REF: p. 7
12. Name and describe the three planes or body sections.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Planes or body sections
REF: pp. 8-9
13. Describe the parts of the ventral body cavity.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF:
OBJ: 5
OBJ: 5
OBJ: 4
REF: p. 9
Memorizatio
n TOP: Body
cavities
14. Describe the parts of the dorsal cavity and explain what each part contains.
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization TOP: Body cavities
REF: p. 9
OBJ: 6
15. What makes up the axial portion of the body? What makes up the appendicular portion of
the body?
ANS:
(Answers may vary)
DIF: Memorization
1-2) OBJ: 8
TOP: Body regions
Chapter 02: Chemistry of Life
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REF: p. 13 (Table
OBJ: 6MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is not a subatomic particle that makes up the atom?
a. Ion
b. Proton
c. Neutron
d. Electron
ANS: A
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
2. The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of
a. electrons
b. neutrons
c. protons
d. both b and c above
ANS: C
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
3. The atomic mass of an atom is equal to the number of
a. electrons
b. neutrons
c. protons
d. both b and c above
ANS: D
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
4. This subatomic particle is found in the nucleus of the atom.
a. Electron
b. Neutron
c. Proton
d. Both b and c above
ANS: D
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 23
5. This subatomic particle is found in orbitals around the nucleus of the atom.
a. Electron
b. Neutron
c. Proton
d. Both b and c above
ANS: A
24 OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
6. This is not a characteristic of a proton:
a. contributes to the atom’s atomic number
b. contributes to the atom’s atomic mass
c. is located in the nucleus of the atom
d. carries a negative electrical charge
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REF: p.
REF: p. 23
REF: p. 23
REF: p. 23ANS: D
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
7. This is not a characteristic of a neutron:
a. contributes to the atom’s atomic number
b. contributes to the atom’s atomic mass
c. is located in the nucleus of the atom
d. has no electrical charge
ANS: A
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
8. This is not a characteristic of an electron:
a. is in an orbital around the nucleus of the atom
b. has a negative electrical charge
c. contributes to the atom’s atomic number
d. all of the above are characteristics of an electron
ANS: C
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 23
9. A particular atom has 16 protons, 17 neutrons, and 16 electrons. The atomic number of
this atom is
a. 49
b. 32
c. 33
d. 16
ANS: D
2 TOP: Atoms
10. A particular atom has 16 protons, 17 neutrons, and 16 electrons. The atomic mass of this
atom is
a. 49
b. 32
c. 33
d. 16
ANS: C
2 TOP: Atoms
11. The second energy level of an atom
a. has four orbitals
b. can hold eight electrons
c. is a lower energy level then the first energy level
d. both a and b above
ANS: B
2 TOP: Atoms
12. Compounds are
a. pure substances
b. made up of only one type of atom
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DIF: Application REF: p. 24
OBJ:
DIF: Application REF: p. 23
OBJ:
DIF: Application REF: p. 23
OBJ:
REF: p. 23
REF: p. 23c. made up of two or more different types of atoms
d. both a and b above
ANS: C
24 OBJ: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
TOP: Elements, molecules, and compounds
13. The formula for oxygen gas is O2; this means it is
a. made up of two atoms of oxygen
b. a molecule
c. a compound
d. both a and b above
ANS: D
DIF: Application REF: p. 24
1 TOP: Elements, molecules, and compounds
14. If an atom had 20 protons and 18 electrons, it would
a. have a negative 2 charge
b. have a plus 2 charge
c. be attracted to a positively charged ion
d. both a and c above
ANS: B
3 TOP: Ionic bonds
15. Ionic bonds:
a. usually dissolve easily in water
b. produced ions when dissolved in water
c. are formed by atoms of opposite charge
d. all of the above
ANS: D
25 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Ionic bonds
16. Covalent bonds
a. dissociate in water
b. are formed when electrons are shared between atoms
c. are formed by atoms of opposite charge
d. both a and c above
ANS: B
26 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Covalent bonds
17. Organic compounds must contain
a. oxygen
b. carbon–oxygen bonds
c. hydrogen–oxygen bonds
d. none of the above
ANS: D
OBJ: 4
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Inorganic chemistry
18. Which of the following is not true of water?
a. Water is the most abundant organic compound in the body.
b. Water is found both in and around the cells of the body.
c. Water is the solvent in which most other compounds are dissolved.
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REF: p. 27
REF: pp. 25-
REF: p.
DIF: Application REF: p. 25
OBJ:
OBJ:d. All of the above are true of water.
ANS: A
DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 27
OBJ: 5
TOP: Water
19. In a dehydration synthesis reaction:
a. water is a reactant
b. water is a product
c. a large molecule is broken down into a smaller one
d. both a and c above
ANS: B
OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Water
20. In a dehydration synthesis reaction:
a. hydrogen and oxygen are removed from the reactants
b. water is added to the reactants
c. water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen
d. both a and c above
ANS: A
OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Water
21. In a hydrolysis reaction:
a. water is a product
b. water is a reactant
c. water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen
d. the product is larger than either reactant
ANS: B
OBJ: 5
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Water
REF: p. 27
22. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The process of hydrolysis is used to build a larger molecule from smaller
molecules.
b. Water is an end product of a hydrolysis reaction.
c. The process of dehydration synthesis is used to build a larger molecule
from smaller molecules.
d. Water is a reactant in a dehydration synthesis reaction.
ANS: C
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 5
TOP: Water
23. Which is not true of the following chemical equation? K+ + Cl– KCl
a. The equation indicates that there are two reactants.
b. The equation indicates that there is one product.
c. The equation indicates that the reaction occurs in both directions equally.
d. All of the above are true.
ANS: C
28 OBJ: 4
24. An acid
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DIF: Memorization
TOP: Inorganic chemistry
REF: p.
REF: p. 27
REF: p. 27
REF: p. 27a. has a pH greater than 7
b. has a pH less than 7
c. has more OH– ions than H+ ions in solution
d. both a and c above
ANS: B
28 OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
25. A base
a. has a pH greater than 7
b. has a pH less than 7
c. has more OH– ions than H+ ions in solution
d. both a and c above
ANS: D
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
26. A solution with a pH of 6
a. is an acid
b. is a base
c. has 10 times more H+ ions than a solution with a pH of 5
d. both a and c above
ANS: A
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
27. A solution with a pH of 11
a. is an acid
b. is a base
c. has 10 times more OH– ions than a solution with a pH of 10
d. both b and c above
ANS: D
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
28. When the body removes CO2 by way of the respiratory system
a. it lowers the pH of the blood
b. it raises the pH of the blood
c. it has no effect on pH because CO2 is neither an acid nor a base
d. it is acting as a buffer
ANS: B
OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
29. If a strong acid were added to one container of pure water and an equal amount of a weak
acid were added to a second container of pure water:
a. the pH of both containers would go up equally
b. the pH of both containers would go down equally
c. the pH of the container with the strong acid would go up more than the
container with the weak acid
d. none of the above
ANS: D
DIF: Application REF: p. 28
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OBJ: 6
REF: p. 29
REF: p. 28
REF: p. 28
REF: p. 28
REF: p.TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
30. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Sucrose
c. Lactose
d. Glucagon
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Carbohydrates
31. Which of the following is a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Sucrose
c. Starch
d. Glycogen
ANS: B
REF: p. 30
DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 30
OBJ: 7
TOP: Carbohydrates
32. Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Lactose
c. Sucrose
d. Glycogen
ANS: D
DIF: Memorization
OBJ: 7
TOP: Carbohydrates
33. Liver cells and muscle cells are able to store chains of glucose in a molecule called
a. glycogen
b. polyglucose
c. sucrose
d. lactose
ANS: A
30 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Carbohydrates
34. Which of the following is not true of triglycerides?
a. A part of the molecule attracts water.
b. The molecule contains three fatty acids.
c. The molecule contains glycerol.
d. Triglycerides are used by the body to store energy.
ANS: A
30 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
35. Which of the following is not true of phospholipids?
a. The molecule contains three fatty acids.
b. The molecule has a water-attracting part.
c. The molecule has a water-repelling part.
d. It is important in the structure of the cell membrane.
ANS: A
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DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
30
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p. 30OBJ: 7
TOP: Lipids
36. Which of the following is not true of cholesterol?
a. It is a steroid lipid.
b. It helps stabilize the cell membrane.
c. It contains only two fatty acids.
d. It is the starting point for making the hormone estrogen.
ANS: C
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
37. This lipid can be found in the cell membrane
a. triglycerides
b. phospholipids
c. cholesterol
d. both b and c above
ANS: D
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
38. Which of the following is a structural protein?
a. Hormones
b. Collagen
c. Growth factor
d. Enzymes
ANS: B
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
REF: p. 32
39. The ―lock and key‖ model is use to describe the functioning of
a. enzymes
b. collagen molecules
c. keratin molecules
d. both a and c above
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
40. Which of the following is not true of enzymes?
a. They function on the lock and key model.
b. They are functional proteins.
c. They are catalysts.
d. All of the above are true of enzymes.
ANS: D
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
41. This molecule is found in DNA but not RNA
a. guanine
b. thymine
c. uracil
d. adenine
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REF: p. 32
REF: p. 32
REF: p. 31
REF: p. 31ANS: B
OBJ: 7
DIF:
Memorizatio
n TOP: Nucleic
acids
42. This molecule is found in DNA but not RNA
a. adenine
b. ribose sugar
c. deoxyribose sugar
d. phosphate
ANS: C
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
43. This molecule is found in RNA but not DNA
a. guanine
b. thymine
c. uracil
d. adenine
ANS: C
OBJ: 7
DIF:
Memorizatio
n TOP: Nucleic
acids
44. This molecule is found in RNA but not DNA
a. ribose sugar
b. deoxyribose sugar
c. adenine
d. cytosine
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
REF: p. 32
45. This subatomic particle does not contribute to the mass of an atom
a. proton
b. neutron
c. electron
d. all of the above particles contribute to the mass of an atom
ANS: C
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 23
46. The magnesium atom has two electrons in its outer energy level and is willing to donate
both of them. The sodium atom has seven electrons in its outer energy level and will accept
one electron. The chemical formula for the compound formed by magnesium and sodium
would be
a. Mg2Na
b. MgNa2
c. Mg2S
d. MgS2
ANS: B
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DIF: Synthesis REF: pp. 25-26 OBJ: 3
REF: p. 32
REF: p. 32
REF: p. 32TOP: Ionic bonds
47. Which of the following organs help maintain the proper pH of body fluids?
a. Kidneys by forming urine
b. Lungs by exhaling carbon dioxide
c. Spleen by filtering the blood
d. Both a and b above
ANS: D
29 OBJ: 6
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
48. Which of the following lipids do not contain fatty acids?
a. Phospholipids
b. Cholesterol
c. Triglycerides
d. Both a and b above
ANS: B
31 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
REF: pp. 30-
49. Which of the following lipids are used as starting points in the making of hormones?
a. Phospholipids
b. Cholesterol
c. Triglycerides
d. Both b and c above
ANS: B
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
REF: p. 31
50. In an atom, each orbital can hold
a. one electron
b. two electrons
c. eight electrons
d. hydrogen can hold two and the rest of the atoms can hold eight
ANS: B
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 24
51. An isotope is an atom with
a. more protons than electrons
b. more electrons than protons
c. the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
d. either a or b above
ANS: C
25 OBJ: 3
DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
TOP: Clinical Application: Radioactive Isotopes
52. Which of the following carries a positive electrical charge?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: A
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DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
REF: p.23 OBJ: 2
TOP: Atoms
53. Which of the following is found in the nucleus of the atom?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: D
23 OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p.
54. Which of the following is found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus of the atom?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: C
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
55. Which of the following carries no electrical charge?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: B
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 23
56. Which of the following contributes to the atom’s atomic mass?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: D
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p. 23
57. Which of the following contributes to the atom’s atomic number?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
ANS: A
OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
58. Which of the following carries a negative electrical charge?
a. Proton
b. Neutron
c. Electron
d. Both proton and neutron
33 | P a g e
REF: p. 23
REF: p. 23ANS: C
23 OBJ: 2
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Atoms
REF: p.
59. Which of the following contain three fatty acids and a molecule of glycerol?
a. Enzymes
b. Triglycerides
c. Phospholipids
d. All of the above
ANS: B
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
60. Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Lactose
c. Glycogen
d. Starch
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Carbohydrates
REF: p. 30
61. Which of the following has thymine as one of its nucleotides?
a. DNA
b. RNA
c. Both a and b above
d. Neither a nor b above
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
REF: p. 32
62. Which of the following is a lipid with a water-attracting and water-repelling part of its
molecule?
a. Triglycerides
b. Cholesterol
c. Phospholipids
d. None of the above
ANS: C
30 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
63. Which of the following is an example of a structural protein?
a. Enzymes
b. Collagen
c. Glycogen
d. None of the above
ANS: B
32 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
64. Which of the following is an example of a functional protein?
a. Collagen
b. Glycogen
c. Enzymes
d. None of the above
34 | P a g e
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p. 29ANS: C
32 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
REF: p.
65. Which of the following is a lipid that can be found along with cholesterol in the cell
membrane?
a. Triglycerides
b. Phospholipids
c. Both a and b above
d. Neither a nor b above
ANS: B
30 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
REF: p.
66. Which of the following is a nucleic acid with a double helix structure?
a. DNA
b. RNA
c. Both a and b above
d. Neither a nor b above
ANS: A
32 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
REF: p.
67. Which of the following is a protein whose function is explained by the lock and key model?
a. Collagen
b. Glycogen
c. Enzymes
d. None of the above
ANS: C
32 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
68. Which of the following has uracil as one of its nucleotides?
a. DNA
b. RNA
c. Both a and b above
d. Neither a nor b above
ANS: B
32 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
69. Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Dextrose
c. Glycogen
d. Lactose
ANS: D
DIF: Memorization
30 OBJ: 7
TOP: Carbohydrates
70. Which of the following is a starting substance for making the hormones estrogen
and testosterone?
a. Lactose
b. Collagen
c. DNA
d. Cholesterol
35 | P a g e
REF: p.
REF: p.
REF: p.ANS: D
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
71. Which of the following acts as a chemical catalyst?
a. DNA
b. RNA
c. Enzymes
d. Phospholipids
ANS: C
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Proteins
72. Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Glycogen
c. Dextrose
d. Lactose
ANS: B
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Carbohydrates
73. Which of the following is the steroid lipid?
a. Cholesterol
b. Triglycerides
c. Enzymes
d. Phospholipids
ANS: A
OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Lipids
REF: p. 31
74. This element is not one of the elements that make up 96% of the body.
a. Nitrogen
b. Hydrogen
c. Oxygen
d. Sodium
ANS: D
24 OBJ: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: p.
TOP: Elements, molecules, and compounds
75. This is a way the body can remove excess H+ ions from the body
a. excreting them in the urine
b. exhaling CO2 from the lungs
c. using a buffer
d. all of the above can remove H+ ions from the blood
ANS: D
DIF: Memorization
29 OBJ: 6
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
76. This modified nucleotide plays an important role in energy-transfer in the body
a. adenosine triphosphate
b. enzymes
c. mRNA
d. glycoproteins
36 | P a g e
REF: p.
REF: p. 30
REF: p. 32
REF: p. 31ANS: A 33 OBJ: 7
DIF: Memorization TOP: Nucleic acids
77. Low blood pH results in a condition called a. alkalosis b. acidosis c. atherosclerosis d. hydrolysis
ANS: B OBJ: 6 DIF: Memorization TOP: Acids, bases, and salts REF: p. 29
TRUE/FALSE 1. Matter can be defined as anything that occupies space and has mass. ANS: T OBJ: 1
DIF: Memorization TOP: Levels of chemical organization
REF: p. 23
2. Atoms have never been seen by scientists, but their presence is strongly supported by the atomic theory. ANS: F
DIF: Memorization OBJ: 2 TOP: Atoms
3. The proton of the atom carries a positive electrical charge. ANS: T
DIF: Memorization OBJ: 2 TOP: Atoms
4. The proton of the atom is found in orbitals around the nucleus. ANS: F
DIF: Memorization OBJ: 2 TOP: Atoms
5. The proton of an atom is found in the nucleus. ANS: T
DIF: Memorization OBJ: 2 TOP: Atoms
6. An atom with 15 protons would have an atomic mass of 15. ANS: F
DIF: Application REF: p. 23 2 TOP: Atoms
7. An atom with 15 protons would have an atomic number of 15. ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: p. 23 37 | P a g e OBJ: OBJ: REF: p. 23 REF: p. 23 REF: p
Content preview
Test Bank Memmlers Structure and Function
of the Human Body 12thEdition Cohen
Contents
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body.......................................................................................................................
Chapter 02: Chemistry of Life ................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 03: Cells .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 04: Tissues ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 05: Organ Systems .................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 06: Skin and Membranes .......................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 07: Skeletal System ................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 08: Muscular System .............................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 09: Nervous System .................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 10: Senses ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 11: Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................. 230
Chapter 12: Blood ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System ...................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity ...................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 15: Respiratory System............................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 16: Digestive System ............................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 17: Nutrition and Metabolism ................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 18: Urinary System.................................................................................................................................. 41
Chapter 19: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance ........................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 20: Acid-Base Balance ............................................................................................................................ 45
Chapter 21: Reproductive Systems ....................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 22: Growth and Development ................................................................................................................. 50
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apart‖ is
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C DIF: REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 Memorizatio
nTOP:
Introduction
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, 2. The study of how the body functions is called
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A DIF: REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 Memorizatio
nTOP:
Introduction
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
a. chemical level
b. cellular level
c. organ level
d. tissue level
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the
a. anatomical position
b. prone position
c. supine position
d. sitting position
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-
7
OBJ: 4 TOP: Anatomical position
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
b. the knee is distal to the ankle
c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
d. both a and b above
ANS: C DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 OBJ:
5TOP: Anatomical directions
7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
a. the heart is distal to the lungs
b. the heart is medial to the lungs
c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
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, d. both a and c above
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ:
5TOP: Anatomical directions
8. The term most opposite proximal is
a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p.
7OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used
interchangeablyare
a. posterior and ventral
b. posterior and inferior
c. posterior and superficial
d. posterior and dorsal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p.
7OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
10. The term most opposite medial is
a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p.
7OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
c. the muscle is deep to the skin
d. both a and c above
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p.
7OBJ: 3 TOP: Anatomical directions
12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a
a. sagittal section
b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. none of the above
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
OBJ: 5 TOP: Planes or body sections
13. A cut dividing the body into upper and lower portions is called a
a. sagittal section
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, b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. coronal section
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
OBJ: 5 TOP: Planes or body sections
14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
a. sagittal section
b. frontal section
c. transverse section
d. coronal section
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-
9OBJ: 5 TOP: Planes or body sections
15. The mediastinum is part of the
a. dorsal cavity
b. ventral cavity
c. abdominal cavity
d. both b and c above
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
OBJ: 6 TOP: Body cavities
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
a. dorsal and ventral
b. thoracic and abdominal
c. pleural and mediastinum
d. none of the above
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
OBJ: 6 TOP: Body cavities
17. The diaphragm divides the
a. dorsal from the ventral cavity
b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity
d. pleural from the mediastinum
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
OBJ: 6 TOP: Body cavities
18. The upper abdominopelvic regions include the
a. right and left hypochondriac and umbilical
b. right and left lumbar and umbilical
c. right and left iliac and epigastric
d. right and left hypochondriac and epigastric
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
OBJ: 7 TOP: Body cavities
19. The middle abdominopelvic regions include the
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