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A+ TEST BANK for Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 16th Edition by Gerard Tortora & Derrickson () ISBN-/All Chapters 1-29/Complete Study Guide Principles of Anatomy & Physiology by Tortora (2024) Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Human Body Type: Multiple Choice: 1) Which describes the study of the functions of body structures? a) Anatomy b) Physiology c) Endocrinology d) Histology e) Immunology Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Bloomcode: Knowledge Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology, and name several branches of these sciences. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Defined Question type: Multiple Choice 2) A group of cells that work together to perform a particular function is a(n) a) tissue. b) organ. c) molecules. d) compounds. e) organism. Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Bloomcode: Knowledge Learning Objective 1: LO1.2 Identify the locations and functions of each of the organ systems and major organs of the human body. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.2 Levels of Structural Organization and Body Systems. Question type: Multiple Selection 3) What process occurs when amino acids build new proteins? Select all that apply. a) Metabolism b) Anabolism c) Catabolism d) Responsiveness e) Differentiation Answer 1: a Answer 2: b Difficulty: Medium Bloomcode: Application Learning Objective 1: LO1.3 Define the important life processes of the human body. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.3 Characteristics of the Living Human Organism Question type: Essay 4) How are reproduction, differentiation and growth related? Answer: Difficulty: Hard Bloomcode: Synthesis Learning Objective 1: LO1.3 Define the important life processes of the human body. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.3 Characteristics of the Living Human Organism Solution: Reproduction occurs through the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm cell to form a zygote, followed by repeated cell divisions and the differentiation of these cells. Growth is an increase in body size that results from an increase in the size of existing cells, an increase in the number of cells, or both. Question type: Multiple Choice 5) The two organ systems that predominantly regulate and maintain homeostasis are the a) cardiovascular and integumentary systems. b) nervous and endocrine systems. c) cardiovascular and respiratory systems. d) respiratory and muscular systems. e) urinary and integumentary systems. Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Bloomcode: Comprehension Learning Objective 1: LO1.4 Explain the importance of homeostasis and describe the relationship of homeostatic imbalances to disorders. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis 6) Which body fluid fills the narrow spaces between cells and tissues? a) Lymph b) Blood plasma c) Interstitial fluid d) Intracellular fluid e) Vitreous body Answer: c Difficulty: Medium loomcode: Application Learning Objective 1: LO1.4 Explain the importance of homeostasis and describe the relationship of homeostatic imbalances to disorders. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis Question type: Essay 7) Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems. Answer: Difficulty: Medium Bloomcode: Analysis Learning Objective 1: LO1.4 Explain the importance of homeostasis and describe the relationship of homeostatic imbalances to disorders. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis Solution: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of the body's controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a change in a controlled condition. Question type: Multiple Choice 8) Hormonal or electrical signals are sent from the control center to the a) receptors. b) stimulus. c) afferent pathway. d) effectors. e) efferent pathway. Answer: d Difficulty: Medium Bloomcode: Application Learning Objective 1: LO1.4 Explain the importance of homeostasis and describe the relationship of homeostatic imbalances to disorders. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis Question type: Multiple Choice 9) A component that detects decreasing oxygen concentrations in blood would be the a) receptor. b) muscle. c) response. d) effector. Answer: a Difficulty: Medium Bloomcode: Analysis Learning Objective 1: LO1.4 Explain the importance of homeostasis and describe the relationship of homeostatic imbalances to disorders. Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis Question type: Multiple Choice 10) If blood concentrations of thyroid hormones increase above a certain level, Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) neurons in the hypothalamus are inhibited and stop secreting TRH. This is an example of

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,1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1. is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification

(A) Gross anatomy

(B) Microscopic anatomy

(C) Macroscopic anatomy

(D) Physical anatomy

Ans A Diff Easy Page 8

2. The word “anatomy” comes from a Greek root that means “............ ’’

(A) To cut apart

(B) To fix with

(C) To view inside

(D) To study exterior

Ans A Diff Easy Page 8

3. Dissection is still used in ………….

(A) Medical schools

(B) Pathology labs

(C) Anatomy courses

(D) All of above

Ans D Diff Easy Page 8

4. Microscopic anatomy includes ………….

(A) Histology

(B) Cytology

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy Page 8

5................. is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of
structures that work together to perform a unique body function.

(A) Regional anatomy

(B) Systematic anatomy

, (C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy Page 9

6. Human physiology is the scientific study of the............ of the structures of the body and the ways in
which they work together to support the functions of life.

(A) Chemistry

(B) Physic

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans C Diff Medium Page 9

7. Homeostasis is the state of steady -------- maintained by living things.

(A) Internal Condition

(B) External conditions

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans A Diff Easy Page 9



8. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of ---------- tissue types.

(A) One

(B) Two

(C) Two or more

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy Page 11

9. In ------------ organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
work together to maintain the life and health of the organism.

(A) Unicellular

(B) Bicellular

(C) Multicellular

(D) None of above

, Ans C Diff Easy Page 14

10. The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore --------- roles to perform in
physiology.

(A) Unique

(B) Different

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans C Diff Easy Page14

11. A human body consists of trillions of cells organized in a way that maintains distinct ……….. .

(A) Internal compartments

(B) External compartments

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans A Diff Medium Page 14

12. The organism level is the .............level of organization

(A) Lowest

(B) Highest

(C) Medium

(D) Extreme

Ans A Diff Medium Page 14

13. Which of the following mechanism is involved in releasing energy?

(A) Catabolism

(B) Anabolism

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Medium Page 14

14. Every cell in your body makes use of a chemical compound, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), to ………. .

(A) Store energy

(B) Release energy

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