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Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology, 7th Edition
Chapter 1: Organization of the Body
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TRUE/FALSE
1. A scientific theory is a fact.
ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 4
TOP: Science and Society
2. A theory that is supported by repeated observation and experimentation is called a hypothesis.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 4
TOP: Science and Society
3. A theory may eventually become a law.
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, TOP: Science and Society
4. In humans, all respiration occurs in the lungs.
ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 6
TOP: Characteristics of Life
5. Anatomy is the study of the functions of an organism and its parts, as opposed to the study of its
structure.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 5
TOP: Anatomy
6. Conductivity and responsiveness are highly developed in both muscle and nerve cells in living
organisms.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 6
TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. The movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tube into the body fluids
and to cells for use is called absorption.
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TOP: Characteristics of Life
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8. Biology is the study of life.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 5
TOP: Anatomy
9. Cell specialization is a necessary characteristic in order for the human body to function as it
does.
ANS: T DIF: Synthesis REF: Page 8 TOP: Cellular Level
10. Complementarity of structure means the function of a part may or may not be related to its
structure.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 17
TOP: Interaction of Structure and Function
11. Blood production is a function of the integumentary system.
ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 9 (Table 1-2)
TOP: Body Systems
12. The Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria are examples of organelles.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 8
TOP: Organelle Level
13. An endomorph usually has a muscular physique.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 18
TOP: Body Type and Disease
14. Certain patterns of body fat distribution in endomorphs are associated with greater risk for heart
disease.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 18
TOP: Body Type and Disease
15. Certain patterns of body fat distribution in endomorphs are associated with the development of
diabetes.
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TOP: Body Type and Disease
16. When in anatomical position, the person is standing erect with arms at the sides and palms
dorsal.
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