Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
TEST BANK
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 11TH EDITION
(ELSEVIER, 2023) BY BELL, THOMPSON, WILLIAMSON
AND PATTON, ISBN NO; 9780323775717, (CHAPTERS
1-48) COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE!!!!!!!!!
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood
pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful
stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at
the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
organization such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their
parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the
avoidance of , or terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
6. Metabolism refers to:
a. the chemical basis of life.
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
9. An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a
certain function is called a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
d. organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
12. The lungs are located in the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity.
d. cranial cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right lung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
a. abdominal cavity.
b. pelvic cavity.
TEST BANK
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 11TH EDITION
(ELSEVIER, 2023) BY BELL, THOMPSON, WILLIAMSON
AND PATTON, ISBN NO; 9780323775717, (CHAPTERS
1-48) COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE!!!!!!!!!
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood
pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful
stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at
the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
organization such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their
parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the
avoidance of , or terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
6. Metabolism refers to:
a. the chemical basis of life.
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
9. An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a
certain function is called a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
, Test Bank for Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition by Bell, Thompson, Williamson & Patton
d. organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
12. The lungs are located in the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity.
d. cranial cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right lung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
a. abdominal cavity.
b. pelvic cavity.
