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AnatomyandPhysiology1stEditionbyElizabethCo Complete
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Test Bank
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,Chapter02: Introductionto theHumanBody Multiple
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Choice
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1. Whichof thefollowingdefinitions describes thescientific study of human anatomy?
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a. Thestudyofthebody’smetabolic functions.
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b. The studyof thebody’s structures.
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c. Thestudyofbody’schemical processes.
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d. Thestudyofthebody’smolecular processes.
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e. The studyof thebody’s evolution.
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ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1Overview of Anatomy and Physiology b b b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.1.1 - Define theterms anatomy and physiology.
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2. Whattwoapproachesdoanatomists usetostudythebody’s structures?
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a. regional andsystemic b b




b. global and detailed b b




c. holistic and microscopic b b




d. internal and external b b




e. active and passive b b




ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of AnWaWtoWm.yTaBnd
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LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Givespecific examples to showthe interrelationship between anatomy and
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physiology.

3. Whichof the following describes the study of regional anatomy?
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a. The skin and its functions.
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b. Theinterrelationships of allof the structures in a specific body region.
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c. Humanevolutionbyregionsof the world.
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d. The specific functions of an organ.
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e. Chemical changes inthe human body. b b b b b




ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1Overview of Anatomy and Physiology b b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -Givespecific examples to showthe interrelationship between anatomy and physiology.
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4. Which of the following describes the study of systemic anatomy?
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a. The operation of body functions.
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b. The sequence of chemical reactions in the body.
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c. Thestructuresthatmake upa discrete bodysystem.
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d. The evolution of the human body.
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e. The changes inthe body over time.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b

,REFERENCES: 2.1Overview of Anatomy and Physiology b b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -Givespecific examples to showthe interrelationship between anatomy and
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physiology. b




5. What is phosphorylation?
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a. The most common form of molecular regulationin animal cells – theaddition of a phosphate group to specific
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bmolecules.
b. The ingestion and absorption of excessive phosphorus fromthe environment.
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c. The production of excessive amounts of phosphorus by the body.
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d. Theconversionofphosphorus througha seriesof reactions inthe environment.
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e. Theremovalof phosphorusfromour bodies.
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ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.2Structure and Function b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.1 -Describe, compare,and contrast variousstructure-functionrelationships from
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molecular to organ level. b b b b




6. Earlyhumans evolved a restructured pelvis to accommodate for what specific function?
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a. increased intelligence b




b. bipedalism
c. childbirth
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e. senseof smell andtaste b b b b




ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.2Structure and Function b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.2.2 -Relatethe commonly found branching structure tofunction of an organ.
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7. How ishumanevolution defined?
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a. Theimpactoftheearth’sclimateonhuman development.
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b. Changes in human intelligence over time. b b b b b




c. The development of cognitive and motor skills over time.
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d. Achangeingeneexpressionthat occurs fromgeneration togeneration.
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e. Theabilitytoadapt toconstantlychanging environments.
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ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.3Evolution and Human Variation b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.1- Define theterm and explain the concept of evolution.
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8. Whydoesthe bodyrequireUVradiation from sunlight?
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a. To control thespread of bacteria.
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b. To improve skin toneand quality.
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c. For theproduction of proteins.
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d. To controlblood flow.
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e. For the synthesis of vitaminD.
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ANSWER: e

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REFERENCES: 2.3Evolution and Human Variation b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits thatdo
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not; use this toexplain examples of anatomical and physiological variation. b b b b b b b b b b b




9. UVradiation from sunlightis harmful to folate (folic acid) structure, a vitamin. What is areason folate is essential?
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a. It is essentialfor skincell growth and development.
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b. It isessentialfor singlecell growthandmuscular strength.
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c. It aidsinspermproductionand embryonic development.
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d. It isimportant for eyesight and night vision.
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e. It isinvolvedwith digestion.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.3Evolution and Human Variation b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits that
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donot; usethisto explain examplesof anatomicalandphysiological variation. b b b b b b b b b b b b




10. Whatarethethreetypesofgradientsthat driveflowina physiological context?
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a. high,medium, andlowgradients
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b. elevated, standard, and reduced gradients b b b b




c. organic,inorganic, and chemical gradients b b b b




d. concentration, electrical, andpressure gradients b b b b




e. kinetic, dynamic, and static gradients
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ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.1 - Describe howagradient determinesflowbetween tworegions, and give
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examples of gradients that exist in different levels of organization in the body. b b b b b b b b b b b b b




11. Whattypeofgradient drives theflowof fluids and gases?
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a. concentration gradients b




b. electrical gradients b




c. pressure gradients b




d. organic gradients b




e. gravitational gradients b




ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.2 - Predict how changes in a gradient willaffect flow rate.
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12. Whichof the following variables provides resistance toflowrate in liquids and gases?
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c. sizeof the molecules
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