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Essentials Of Anatomy & Physiology, 3e (Saladin)
Chapter 1 The Study Of Anatomy And Physiology

1) Feeling For Swollen Lymph Nodes Is An Example Of Auscultation.

Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe Some Methods Of Examining A Living Patient.
Gradable: Automatic

2) We Can See Through Bones With Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss The Principles And Applications Of Some Medical Imaging
Methods.
Gradable: Automatic

3) Histology Is The Study Of Structures That Can Be Observed Without A Magnifying Lens.

Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 3
Section: 1.01
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1a. Define Some Subdisciplines Of Anatomy.
Gradable: Automatic

4) Feeling Structures With Your Fingertips Is Called , Whereas Tapping On The Body
And Listening For Sounds Of Abnormalities Is Called
A) Palpation; Auscultation.
B) Auscultation; Percussion.
C) Percussion; Auscultation.
D) Palpation; Percussion.
E) Percussion; Palpation.

Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe Some Methods Of Examining A Living Patient.
Gradable: Automatic

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,5) Which Of These Is The Best Imaging Technique For Routinely Examining The
Anatomical Development Of A Fetus?
A) Auscultation
B) PET Scan
C) MRI
D) Sonography
E) Radiography

Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss The Principles And Applications Of Some Medical Imaging
Methods.
Gradable: Automatic

6) The Study Of The Structure And Function Of The Hormone-Producing Glands Is Called
A) Endocrinology.
B) Pathology.
C) Exploratory Physiology.
D) Comparative Physiology.
E) Glandology.

Answer: A
Section: 1.02
Topic: Scope Of Anatomy And Physiology
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.2a. Identify Some Subdisciplines Of Physiology.
Gradable: Automatic

7) The Fact That Most Of Us Have Five Lumbar Vertebrae, But Some People Have Six And
Some Have Four Is An Example Of Variation Among Organisms.
A) Cellular
B) Holistic
C) Physiological
D) Anatomical
E) Reductionist

Answer: D
Page Ref: 6
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.1e. Discuss The Significance Of Variations In Human Anatomy.
Gradable: Automatic




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,8) Homeostasis And Occupying Space Are Both Unique Characteristics Of Living Things.

Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 8
Section: 1.02
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic

9) Are The Simplest Body Structures Considered Alive.
A) Organ Systems
B) Organs
C) Cells
D) Organelles
E) Molecules

Answer: C
Page Ref: 15
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic

10) Metabolism Is The Sum Of
A) Inhalation And Exhalation.
B) Growth And Differentiation.
C) Anabolism And Catabolism.
D) Positive And Negative Feedback.
E) Responsiveness And Movement.

Answer: C
Section: 1.02
Topic: Basic Terminology
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic




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, 11) The Change In Size Of The Bone Marrow (Where Blood Cells Are Produced) As An Infant
Matures Is An Example Of , Whereas The Transformation Of Blood Stem Cells Into White
Blood Cells Is An Example Of
A) Development; Differentiation.
B) Growth; Development.
C) Growth; Differentiation.
D) Differentiation; Growth.
E) Differentiation; Development.

Answer: C
Section: 1.02
Topic: Basic Terminology
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic

12) Organs Are Made Of Tissues.

Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic

13) A Molecule Of Water Is More Complex Than A Mitochondrion (Organelle).

Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic




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