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1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
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Multiple Choice Questions
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1) Anatomy is to as physiology is to
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A) function; form f
B) form; structure
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C) structure; function f
D) structure; form f
E) growth;form f
Answer: C
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2) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
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A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) embryology.
D) physiology.
E) anatomy.
Answer: A
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3) The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called
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anatomy.
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A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) surgical
Answer: B
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4) Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in
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A) gross
B) surface
C) microscopic
D) pathological
E) regional
Answer: D
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,5) The study of the first two months of development is termed
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A) histology.
B) embryology.
C) cytology.
D) pathology.
E) organology.
Answer: B
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6) The study of the function of specific organ systems is called
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A) systemic physiology. f
B) organ physiology.
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C) cell physiology.
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D) pathological physiology. f
E) histology.
Answer: A
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7) Cardiovascular function is an example of f f f f f
A) histophysiology.
B) organ physiology.
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C) systemic physiology. f
D) pathological physiology. f
E) physiologicalchemistry. f
Answer: C
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8) The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of a liver cell is to
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A) physiology.
B) regional anatomy. f
C) cytology.
D) systemic anatomy. f
E) radiographicanatomy. f
Answer: C
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,9) Identify the branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the
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body and the physical relationship among body parts.
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A) genetics
B) physiology
C) embryology
D) anatomy
E) cytology
Answer: D
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10) Identify the branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms
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perform their vital functions.
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A) genetics
B) physiology
C) embryology
D) anatomy
E) cytology
Answer: B
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11) The study of the changes in form that occur between conception and physical maturity is
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called
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A) developmental
B) clinical
C) systemic
D) embryological
E) physiological
Answer: A
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12) The study of the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body is called
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anatomy.
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A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) clinical
Answer: D
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, 13) The study of the relationships of the body's structures by examining cross sections of tissues or
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organs is called
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A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) sectional
Answer: E
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14) Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most complex to the simplest?
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A) cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
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B) molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
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C) tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
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D) organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
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E) organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
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Answer: E
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15) Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood
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formation?
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A) integumentary
B) muscular
C) skeletal
D) nervous
E) endocrine
Answer: C
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16) Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
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A) cardiovascular
B) digestive
C) muscular
D) respiratory
E) urinary
Answer: A
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