Structure & Function Of
The Body
17th Edition, Patton & Thibodeau
,Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function Of The Body, 17th Edition Test Bank
Table Of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction To The Body
Chapter 2. Chemistry Of Life
Chapter 3. Cells
Chapter 4. Tissues
Chapter 5. Organ Systems
Chapter 6. Skin And Membranes
Chapter 7. Skeletal System
Chapter 8. Muscular System
Chapter 9. Nervous System
Chapter 10. Senses
Chapter 11. Endocrine System
Chapter 12. Blood
Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14. Lymphatic System And Immunity
Chapter 15. Respiratory System
Chapter 16. Digestive System
Chapter 17. Nutrition And Metabolism
Chapter 18. Urinary System
Chapter 19. Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 20. Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 21. Reproductive Systems
Chapter 22. Growth, Development, And Aging
,Chapter 01: Introduction To The Body
Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function Of The Body, 17th Edition
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: Memorization Ref: P. 3
Obj: 1 Top: Introduction
2. The Study Of How The Body Functions Is Called
a. Physiology
b. Homeostasis
c. Anatomy
d. Dissection
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 3
Obj: 1 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 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: 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
d. Both A And C Above
Ans: B Dif: Application Ref: P. 7 Obj: 5
Top: Anatomical Directions
8. The Term Most Opposite Proximal Is
a. Medial
b. Superior
c. Anterior
d. Distal
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 5 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 Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 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. 7
Obj: 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. 7
Obj: 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
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. 8-9
Obj: 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 Abdominopelvicregions Includethe
A. Right Andleft Hypochondriacandumbilical
B. Right Andleft Lumbarandumbilical
C. Right Andleft Iliacandepigastric
D. Right Andleft Hypochondriacand Epigastric
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 10
Obj: 7 Top: Bodycavities
19. Themiddleabdominopelvicregions Includethe
A. Rightandleftlumbarand Umbilical
B. Rightandleft Lumbarandepigastric
C. Right Andleft Iliacandhypogastric
D. Right Andleft Iliacand Umbilical
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 10
Obj: 7 Top: Bodycavities
20. Thelower Abdominopelvic Regions Includethe
A. Right Andleft Iliacandumbilical
B. Right Andleft Lumbarandepigastric
C. Right And Left Lumbarand Hypogastric
D. Right Andleft Iliacand Hypogastric
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 10
Obj: 7 Top: Bodycavities
21. Thebrain Is In The
a. Ventralcavity
b. Cranialcavity
c. Mediastinum
d. Noneofthe Above
Ans: B Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.10 Obj: 6
Top: Body Cavities
22. Thespinalcavityis Part Of The
a. Dorsalcavity
b. Ventralcavity
c. Cranialcavity
d. Noneofthe Above
Ans: A Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.9 Obj: 6
Top: Body Cavities
23. Theleft Upper Quadrant Oftheabdominopelvic Cavityincludesallsofthe
a. Leftlumbarregion
b. Leftfiliac Region
c. Lefthypochondriacregion
d. Left Inguinalregion
, Ans: C Dif: Application
Ref: P. 10 Obj:7 Top:
Body Cavities
24. Usingthemaintaining Ofaconstant Temperaturein Abuildingas An Example Ofafeedback
Loo P, The Thermometer Wouldbe An Example Of A(N)
a. Sensor
b. Controlcenter
c. Effector
d. Positivefeedbacksloop
Ans: A Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.14 Obj: 9
Top: The Balancesof Body Functions
25. Usingthemaintaining Ofaconstant Temperaturein Abuildingas An Example Ofafeedback
Loo P, The Furnace Would Be An Exampleof A(N)
a. Sensor
b. Controlcenter
c. Effector
d. Positivefeedback Loop
Ans: C Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P. 14 Obj: 9
Top: The Balancesof Body Functions
26. Usingthemaintaining Ofa Constant Temperaturein Abuildingassan Example Ofafeedback
Loo P, The Thermostat Would Be An Example Of A(N)
a. Sensor
b. Controlcenter
c. Effector
d. Positivefeedbacksloop
Ans: B Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.14 Obj: 9
Top: The Balancesof Body Functions
27. Theabdominopelvic Regionthat Canbe Found Ineachofthefourquadrants Is The
a. Umbilical
b. Hypogastric
c. Epigastric
d. Left Iliac
Ans: A Dif: Application
Ref: P. 10 Obj:7 Top:
Body Cavities
28. Thelower Right Abdominopelvicquadrant Includes Allofthe
a. Righthypochondriacregion
b. Rightlumbar Region
c. Right Iliacregion
d. Right Epigastricregion
Ans: C Dif: Application
Ref: P. 10 Obj:7 Top:
Body Cavities
29. Anexample Ofapositive Feedbacksloop Would Be
a. Maintainingproperbodytemperature
, b. Formingablood Clot
c. Uterinecontractions Duringchildbirth
d. Bothbandsc Above
Ans: D Dif: Application Ref: P. 15
Obj:9 Top: The Balance Ofsbody Functions
30. Anexample Ofanegative Feedback Loop Would Be
a. Maintainingproperbodytemperature
b. Formingablood Clot
c. Uterinecontractions Duringchildbirth
d. Bothband Cabove
Ans: A Dif: Application Ref: P. 15
Obj:9 Top: Thebalance Of Body Functions
31. Amidsagittalsection Throughthehead Would Divide
a. Theforehead Fromthe Chin
b. Thenose Fromthe Backsofthehead
c. Theright Eye Fromthelefts Eye
d. Noneoftheabove
Ans: C Dif: Application Ref:Pp.8- Obj: 5
9 Top: Planes Orsbody Sections
32. Atransversesection Throughthehead Would Divide
a. Theforehead Fromthe Chin
b. Thenosefromthe Back Ofthe Head
c. Theright Eye Fromtheleft Eye
d. Noneofthe Above
Ans: A Dif: Application Ref: Pp. 8- 9
Obj:5 Top: Planes Or Body Sectio
Ns
33. Afrontalsectionthroughthehead Would Divide
a. Theforehead Fromthe Chin
b. Thenosefromthe Back Ofthe Head
c. Theright Eye Fromtheleft Eye
d. Noneofthe Above
Ans: B Dif: Application Ref: Pp. 8- 9
Obj:5 Top: Planes Or Body Sectio
Ns
34. If This Kindofsection Weremadethrough The Center Ofthehead, Both The Right Andleft
Eyesswoul Dbe On The Same Section.
a. Coronalsection
b. Midsagittal Section
c. Transversesection
d. Bothaand Cabove
Ans: D Dif: Application Ref: Pp. 8- 9
Obj:5 Top: Planes Or Body Sectio
Ns
,35. Therelationship Between An Organ And Organ Systemissimilartothe Relationship Between
A Cell And
a. Anorganism
b. Thecellular Levelof Organization
c. Atissue
d. Noneofthe Above
Ans: C Dif: Synthesis Ref: P. 6
Obj:3 Top: Structural Levels Oforganization
36. Theheart Is An Example Ofthis Levelororganization.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Organsystem
d. Organism
Ans: B Dif: Memorization Ref:Pp.4-
5 Obj: 3 Top: Structural Levels Of Organization
37. Bloodvessels Arefexamplesofthis Levelororganization.
a. Organsystem
b. Tissue
c. Organ
d. Cellular
Ans: C Dif: Memorization Ref:Pp.4-
5 Obj: 3 Top: Structural Levelssof Organization
38. Ona Directional Rosette, Aletter Lwouldstandfor
a. ―Left‖ If It Isoppositethe Letter R
b. ―Lateral‖ If It Isoppositetheletter D
c. ―Lateral‖ If It Isoppositetheletter A
d. ―Lower‖ If It Isoppositethe Letter U
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref:Pp.7-
8 Obj: 5 Top: Anatomical Directions
39. Whichfofthe Followingterms Do Not Refer To A Partofthehead Region?
a. Olecranal
b. Zygomatic
c. Frontal
d. Allofthe Aboveterms Refer Topartsofthe Head
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 13 (Table 1-
2) Obj: 8 Top: Body Regions
40. Whichofthe Following Is Not Controlled Bya Negative Feedback Loop?
a. Bodytemperature
b. Bloodoxygen Concentration
c. Fluid Levels Ofthebody
d. Bloodclot Formation
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 15
, Obj: 9 Top: Thebalance Of Bodyfunctions
41. Theorgan Leveloforganization Contains Allofthese Lower Levels.
a. Thecellular Andtissue Levels Only
b. Thechemicaland Tissue Levelsonly
c. Thechemical, Cellular, Andtissuelevelsonly
d. Thechemical, Cellular, Tissue, Andsystemlevels
Ans: C Dif: Application Ref: Pp. 5-6
Obj:3 Top: Structural Levels Oforganization
42. Thisstructurephysicallyseparatesthepelvic Cavityfromtheabdominal Cavity.
a. Mediastinum
b. Diaphragm
c. Mesenteries
d. Nonefofthe Above
Ans: D Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.9 Obj: 6
Top: Body Cavities
43. Thelungs Arelocated Inthe
a. Thoraciccavity
b. Mediastinum
c. Dorsalcavity
d. Bothbandsc Above
Ans: A Dif:
Memorization
Ref: P.10 Obj: 6
Top: Body Cavities
44. Ascientific Experiment Testinganewdrugusedtwo Groups, One Gettingthedrugandone
Gett I Ngsthe Sugar Pill. The Group Gettingthe Sugar Pill Is The
a. Testsgroup
b. Hypothesis Group
c. Controlgroup
d. Observationalgroup
Ans: C Dif: Application
Ref: P. 4 Obj:2 Top: S
Cientific Method
45. Ascientificexperiment Testinganewdrugused Two Groups, One Gettingthedrugand One
Gett Ing A Sugar Pill. If The Twosgroups Had Thesame Result, It Would Indicate
a. Thedrugwas Safeandeffective
b. Thedrugwasineffective Because It Did No Betterthanthesugar Pill
c. Theexperiment Wasa Failureand No Informationcouldbegained
d. Bothband C
Ans: B Dif: Application
Ref: P. 4 Obj:2 Top: S
Cientific Method
46. Ascientific Experiment Testingsa Newdrugused Two Groups, One Gettingthedrugsand One
Gettinga Sugar Pill. If The Group Gettingthe Drugdid Much Better Than Thesgroup With The
Sugar Pill:
a. It Would Indicatethatthe Drugwas Moreeffectivethanthesugar Pill