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This document provides a complete test bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition by Tortora, covering anatomy terminology, physiology concepts, homeostasis, body systems, and medical imaging. It includes multiple-choice questions, multiple-selection items, and essay questions with correct answers, aligned with official learning objectives. Ideal for exam preparation, practice tests, and revision for introductory anatomy and physiology courses.

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Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 15th Edition by Tortora
Complete downloadable file at:
https://testbanku.eu/Test-Bank-for-Principles-of-Anatomy-and-Physiology-15th-Edition-by-
Tortora
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Question 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.
Learning Objective 2: LO1.2.1 Describe the body’s six levels of structural organization.

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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

a) metabolism
b) anabolism
c) catabolism
d) responsiveness
e) differentiation

Answer 1: a
Answer 2: b

Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO1.3.1 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: LO1.3.1 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 maintainhomeostasis are the

a) cardiovascular and integumentary systems.

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b) nervous and endocrine systems.
c) cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
d) respiratoryand muscular systems.
e) urinary and integumentary systems.

Answer: b

Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO1.4.1 Define homeostasis.
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4 Homeostasis


6) Whichbody 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
Bloomcode: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO1.4.1 Define homeostasis
Section Reference 1: Sec 1.4Homeostasis


Question type: Essay


7) Describe the differences between positive and negative feedback systems.

Answer:

Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO1.4.2Describe the components of a feedback system.
Learning Objective 2: LO1.4.3 Contrast the operation of negative and positive feedback systems.
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.

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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: LO1.4.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
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: LO1.4.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
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

a) negative feedback
b) positive feedback

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