AND PHYSIOLOGY 12TH EDITION BY BRYAN
DERRICKSON AND GERALD TORTORA FULL
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TESTBANK FOR PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY 12TH EDITION BY BRYAN
DERRICKSON AND GERALD TORTORA FULL
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
chapter 01: an introduction to the human body
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
ANSWER: B Difficulty: easy Feedback: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
ANSWER: A Difficulty: easy Feedback: 1.2
3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
f. Auscultation
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g. Palpation
h. Responsiveness
i. Gross anatomy
j. Physiologist
ANSWER: B
Difficulty: medium Feedback: 1.2
3. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
ANSWER: D
Difficulty: medium Feedback: 1.2
4. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
ANSWER: A Difficulty: hard Feedback: 1.3
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5. List the basic processes of life.
ANSWER: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth,
differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium Feedback: 1.3
6. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology ANSWER: C
Difficulty: easy Feedback: 1.4
7. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
ANSWER: B Difficulty: easy Feedback: 1.4
8. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph