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Test Bank For Principlesof Anatomyand Physiology
16th Edition By Bryan Derrickson& Gerald Tortora
Complete Guide A+
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Test Bank-
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PrinciplesofAnatomyandPhysiology,16thEdition,byBryan Derrickson, Ge
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Testbank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice
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1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
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a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
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c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
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Ans: B Difficul
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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
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e. Organism
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Ans: A Difficul
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2

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4. Percussiontechniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
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b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlargedorgans

Ans: D
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2
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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
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c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A Difficul
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6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gro
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Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.3
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C Difficul
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are: ji


a. Cardiovascularand Integumentary
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b. Nervous system and Endocrine
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c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
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d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinaryand integumentary systems

Ans: B Difficul
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9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
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a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humorji


e. Vitreousbody
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Ans: C
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4
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10. Namethe differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
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Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of th
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ge in a controlled condition.
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Difficulty:medium
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11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control ce
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nter.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent

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