Anatomy and Physiology
2nd Edition by OpenStax
Complete Guide with Rationales – Chapters 1-28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit / Chapter Content Area Questions
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body 1-15
Chapter 2 The Chemical Level of Organization 16-30
Chapter 3 The Cellular Level of Organization 31-45
Chapter 4 The Tissue Level of Organization 46-60
Chapter 5 The Integumentary System 61-75
Chapter 6 Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System 76-90
Chapter 7 Axial Skeleton 91-100
Chapter 8 Appendicular Skeleton 101-110
Chapter 9 Joints 111-120
Chapter 10 Muscle Tissue 121-140
Chapter 11 The Muscular System 141-155
Chapter 12 The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue 156-175
,Unit / Chapter Content Area Questions
Chapter 13 Anatomy of the Nervous System 176-190
Chapter 14 The Somatic Nervous System 191-200
Chapter 15 The Autonomic Nervous System 201-210
Chapter 16 The Neurological Exam 211-215
Chapter 17 The Endocrine System 216-235
Chapter 18 The Cardiovascular System: Blood 236-250
Chapter 19 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart 251-265
Chapter 20 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 266-280
Chapter 21 The Lymphatic and Immune System 281-295
Chapter 22 The Respiratory System 296-310
Chapter 23 The Digestive System 311-325
Chapter 24 Metabolism and Nutrition 326-335
Chapter 25 The Urinary System 336-345
Chapter 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 346-350
Chapter 27 The Reproductive System Not Include
Chapter 28 Development and Inheritance Not Include
CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY
, Questions 1-15
Question 1
Which of the following is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without
the aid of magnification?
A. Microscopic anatomy
B. Gross anatomy
C. Histology
D. Cytology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gross anatomy (also called macroscopic anatomy) is the study of the larger
structures of the body that are visible without the aid of magnification . Microscopic
anatomy (A) requires magnification to view structures. Histology (C) is the study of tissues.
Cytology (D) is the study of cells.
Question 2
An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of how many tissue
types?
A. One
B. Two
C. Two or more
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organs are composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform
specific functions . For example, the heart contains epithelial, connective, muscle, and
nervous tissues.
Question 3