Testbank for principles of anatomy and
physiology Chapter 1- An Introduction
to the Human Body Gerald Tortora &
Bryan Derickson
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Testbank for principles of anatomy and physiology Chapter 1- An Introduction to the
Human Body Gerald Tortora & Bryan Derickson
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1) Grant and Gray made extensive studies of the structure of the entire human body and produced
atlases documenting their work. Grant and Gray were
A) embryologists
B) histologists
C) neurophysiologists
D) gross anatomists
E) endocrinologists
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Easy
2) Many scientists and physicians devote their lives to understanding how the body works. These
researchers are classified as
A) anatomists
B) histologists
C) physiologists
D) immunologists
E) radiologists
Answer: C
Reference: Page 2 , Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Easy
3) ALL of the following are primarily studies of anatomy (as opposed to physiology) EXCEPT:
A) observing the arrangement of cells in the adrenal gland
B) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted
C) exploring the embryonic origins of endocrine cells
D) finding the location of the biceps femoris muscle
E) identifying types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract
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, Answer: B
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
4) ALL of the following are primarily studies of physiology (as opposed to anatomy) EXCEPT:
A) describing the process by which glucose molecules are broken down
B) explaining how substances are secreted from cells
C) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted
D) identifying the types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract E) identifying the
factors that affect blood pressure
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
5) Which of the following best indicates the relationship between structure and function?
A) Structure and function are independent of each other.
B) Structure determines function.
C) Form (structure) follows function.
D) Both B and C are correct.
E) A, B, and C are correct.
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
6) Histologists studies groups of cells that work together to form a particular function.
Histologists must focus their attention on the ___ level of organization.
A) cellular
B) tissue
C) chemical
D) organ
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physiology Chapter 1- An Introduction
to the Human Body Gerald Tortora &
Bryan Derickson
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Testbank for principles of anatomy and physiology Chapter 1- An Introduction to the
Human Body Gerald Tortora & Bryan Derickson
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1) Grant and Gray made extensive studies of the structure of the entire human body and produced
atlases documenting their work. Grant and Gray were
A) embryologists
B) histologists
C) neurophysiologists
D) gross anatomists
E) endocrinologists
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Easy
2) Many scientists and physicians devote their lives to understanding how the body works. These
researchers are classified as
A) anatomists
B) histologists
C) physiologists
D) immunologists
E) radiologists
Answer: C
Reference: Page 2 , Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Easy
3) ALL of the following are primarily studies of anatomy (as opposed to physiology) EXCEPT:
A) observing the arrangement of cells in the adrenal gland
B) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted
C) exploring the embryonic origins of endocrine cells
D) finding the location of the biceps femoris muscle
E) identifying types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract
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, Answer: B
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
4) ALL of the following are primarily studies of physiology (as opposed to anatomy) EXCEPT:
A) describing the process by which glucose molecules are broken down
B) explaining how substances are secreted from cells
C) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted
D) identifying the types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract E) identifying the
factors that affect blood pressure
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
5) Which of the following best indicates the relationship between structure and function?
A) Structure and function are independent of each other.
B) Structure determines function.
C) Form (structure) follows function.
D) Both B and C are correct.
E) A, B, and C are correct.
Answer: D
Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined
Difficulty: Medium
6) Histologists studies groups of cells that work together to form a particular function.
Histologists must focus their attention on the ___ level of organization.
A) cellular
B) tissue
C) chemical
D) organ
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