Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition Test Bank 2026/2027 – Frederic H. Martini

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Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology


Multiple Choice Questions

1} Anatomy is to __________________________ as physiology is to __________________________.
A} hand; wrist
B} table; wood
C} leaf; photosynthesis
D} car; drive
E} human; growth Actual Answer- C
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Understanding
2} The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
A} cytology.
B} histology.
C} embryology.
D} physiology.
E} anatomy.
Actual Answer- A
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering3}

The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called __________________________
anatomy.
A} gross
B} surface
C} systemic
D} regional
E} surgical
Actual Answer- B
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
4} Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in __________________________ anatomy.
A} gross
B} surface
C} microscopic
D} pathological
E} regional




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Actual Answer- D
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
5} The study of the first two months of fetal development is termed
A} histology.
B} embryology.
C} cytology.
D} pathology.
E} endocrinology.
Actual Answer- B
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
6} The study of the function of specific organ networks is called
A} systemic physiology.
B} organ physiology.
C} cell physiology.
D} pathological physiology.
E} histology.
Actual Answer- A
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
7} Cardiovascular function is an example of
A} histophysiology.
B} organ physiology.
C} systemic physiology.
D} pathological physiology.
E} physiological chemistry.
Actual Answer- C
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
8} A scientist who studies the life cycle of a normal liver cell is called a
A} pathologist.
B} gross anatomist.
C} cytologist.
D} histologist.
E} radiologist.
Actual Answer- C
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering




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9} Which branch of biological science studies the observable structure and physical
relationship among body parts?
A} Genetics
B} Physiology
C} Embryology
D} Anatomy
E} Cytology
Actual Answer- D
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
10} Which branch of biological science studies how living organisms perform their vital
functions?
A} Genetics
B} Physiology
C} Embryology
D} Anatomy
E} Cytology
Actual Answer-
B
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
11} To study all of the anatomical features of one area of the body, such as the head, is to learn
__________________________ anatomy.
A} gross
B} surface
C} systemic
D} regional
E} clinical
Actual Answer- D
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering
12} The study of the relationships of the body’s structures by examining cross sections of
tissues or organs is called __________________________ anatomy.
A} gross
B} surface
C} systemic
D} regional
E} sectional
Actual Answer- E
Learning Outcome- 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy- Remembering




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