Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 15th Edition Test Bank – Bryan Derrickson & Gerald Tortora

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Test bank for principles of anatomy and physiology 15/E gerald
tortora



Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body

MULTIPLE CHOICE




1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

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

Ans: A
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
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Ans: B
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4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs

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

Ans: A
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6. List the basic processes of life.

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

Ans: C
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems

Ans: B
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9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body

Ans: C
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10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.

Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a
change in a controlled condition.
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11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
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d. Effector
e. Afferent
Ans: D
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12. This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center.
a. Receptor
b. Muscle
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Efferent

Ans: A
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13. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:
a. Childbirth
b. Body temperature
c. Blood pressure
d. Heart rate
e. Blood sugar

Ans: A
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14. This is a change in body function that can be measured objectively.
a. Symptom
b. Disorder
c. Disturbance
d. Disease
e. Sign

Ans: E
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Essay



15. Describe the anatomical position.

Ans: In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with
the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and
directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
Difficulty: medium
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Multiple Choice



16. In which cavity is the brain located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity

Ans: A
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17. In which cavity are the lungs located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity

Ans: E
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18. In which cavity is the stomach located?
a. Cranial cavity
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b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity

Ans: C
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19. This cavity is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity.
a. Vertebral canal
b. Cranial cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pelvic cavity

Ans: E
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20. Which cavity would include the heart?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity

Ans: D
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21. The function of the secretions of the serous membrane is to:
a. Separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities
b. Protect the central nervous system
c. Prevent infection
d. Reduce friction between organs
e. Carry nervous impulses

Ans: D
Difficulty: Medium
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