Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition by Bryan Derrickson and Gerard J. Tortora – Updated 2025/2026 Chapter-by-Chapter Questions, Verified Answers, and Detailed Rationales

Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
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,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
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,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
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Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice
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1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
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a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine 2i 2i 2i 2i 2i 2i


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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
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a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

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6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gr
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
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a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

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