Test Bank Anthony’s Textbook
of Anatomy & Physiology
21st Edition Patton
Chapters 1 - 48
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Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE jv
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 jv jv jv jv jv jv jv
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life jv jv jv jv
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 3 jv jv
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. jv jv jv jv jv
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body jv jv jv jv jv jv jv jv jv
by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. jv jv jv jv jv
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 4 jv jv
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the jv jv jv jv jv jv studied.
a. type of organism jv jv
b. organizational level jv
c. systemic function jv
d. All of the above are correct.
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ANSWER: D j v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 jv jv
TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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b. investigates the body’s structure. jv jv jv
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
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organization 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 v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 jv jv
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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d. synonyms
ANSWER: j v C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 jv jv
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: jv jv
a. the chemical basis of life.jv jv jv jv
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 v B DIF: Application REF: jv jv p. 5 jv 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: Memorization j v REF: p. 6 jv jv
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.
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 7 jv jv
TOP: Levels of Organization
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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 21st DIF: j v jv 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 v 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 v 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. jv
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. jv
d. cranial cavity. jv
ANSWER: A DIF: j v 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. jv
c. right lung. jv
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: j v 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. jv
b. pelvic cavity. jv
c. dorsal cavity. jv
d. mediastinum.
ANSWER: A j v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
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TOP: Body Cavities
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of Anatomy & Physiology
21st Edition Patton
Chapters 1 - 48
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21st
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Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE jv
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 jv jv jv jv jv jv jv
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life jv jv jv jv
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 3 jv jv
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. jv jv jv jv jv
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body jv jv jv jv jv jv jv jv jv
by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. jv jv jv jv jv
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 4 jv jv
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the jv jv jv jv jv jv studied.
a. type of organism jv jv
b. organizational level jv
c. systemic function jv
d. All of the above are correct.
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ANSWER: D j v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 jv jv
TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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b. investigates the body’s structure. jv jv jv
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
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organization 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 v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 jv jv
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 21st jv
d. synonyms
ANSWER: j v C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 jv jv
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: jv jv
a. the chemical basis of life.jv jv jv jv
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 v B DIF: Application REF: jv jv p. 5 jv 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: Memorization j v REF: p. 6 jv jv
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.
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization j v REF: p. 7 jv jv
TOP: Levels of Organization
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9. An organization of many simN
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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 21st DIF: j v jv 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 v 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 v 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. jv
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. jv
d. cranial cavity. jv
ANSWER: A DIF: j v 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. jv
c. right lung. jv
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: j v 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. jv
b. pelvic cavity. jv
c. dorsal cavity. jv
d. mediastinum.
ANSWER: A j v DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
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TOP: Body Cavities
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