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This document contains the verified test bank for Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition, covering Chapters 1 through 22. It includes multiple-choice questions, true/false items, matching exercises, and essay questions with correct answers. The material spans all major course topics such as anatomical organization, body systems, chemistry of life, homeostasis, and physiological mechanisms. It is a comprehensive, exam-aligned resource intended to support students in preparing for quizzes, midterms, and final examinations in anatomy and physiology courses.

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Structure & Function of the Body 17th
Edition by Kevin T. Patton, Frank B.
Bell, Terry Thompson & Peggie L.
Williamson – TEST BANK
VERIFIED CHAPTERS 1-22 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
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pg. 1

, Table of Contents

1.Introduction to the Body

2.Chemistry of Life

3.Cells

4.Tissues

5.Organ Systems

6.Skin and Membranes

7.Skeletal System

8.Muscular System

9.Nervous System

10.Senses

11.Endocrine System

12.Blood
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13.Circulatory System

14.Lymphatic System and Immunity
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15.Respiratory System
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16.Digestive System

17.Nutrition and Metabolism

18.Urinary System

19.Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

20.Acid-Base Balance

21.Reproductive Systems

22.Growth, Development, and Aging




Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean cutting apart is

a. physiology


pg. 2

, b. homeostasis

c. anatomy

d. dissection

CORRECT ANSWER: CDIF: Memorization REF: p. 3

OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction



2. The study of how the body functions is called

a. physiology

b. homeostasis

c. anatomy

d. dissection

CORRECT ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3

OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction
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3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
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a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ

b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
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c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue

d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ

CORRECT ANSWER: BDIF: Memorization REF: p. 5

OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization



4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the

a. chemical level

b. cellular level

c. organ level

d. tissue level

CORRECT ANSWER: BDIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of
organization



pg. 3

, 5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the

a. anatomical position

b. prone position

c. supine position

d. sitting position

CORRECT ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Anatomical
position



6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as

a. the knee is inferior to the ankle

b. the knee is distal to the ankle

c. the knee is proximal to the ankle

d. both a and b above

CORRECT ANSWER: CDIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
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7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
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a. the heart is distal to the lungs
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b. the heart is medial to the lungs

c. the heart is lateral to the lungs

d. both a and c above

CORRECT ANSWER: BDIF: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions



8. The term most opposite proximal is

a. medial

b. superior

c. anterior

d. distal

CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical
directions




pg. 4

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Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover
Publisher: 2024 ISBN: 9780323871730 Edition: Unknown

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