Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 15th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson Chapter 1-29 | Complete Guide A+

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Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan
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Testbank Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice



1. This is the study of the functions of body structures x


a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function x


a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of

,a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
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, 4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs

Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body x


a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
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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,
growth, differentiation and reproduction x


Difficulty: medium
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits x


a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
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