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This Test Bank for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition by Elaine N. Marieb provides a comprehensive collection of exam-style questions with verified correct answers, updated for 2026 to match current anatomy and physiology curricula. The test bank covers all major human anatomy and physiology topics, including cell biology, tissues, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive systems, and homeostasis, making it an ideal study resource for nursing, allied health, and pre-med students preparing for quizzes, midterms, finals, and standardized exams. What’s Included: Complete test bank for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (10th Edition) Verified questions with correct answers Covers all core chapters and essential A&P concepts Updated for 2026 academic and exam standards Clearly organized for efficient study and review A reliable and well-structured anatomy & physiology exam prep resource to help students strengthen understanding and excel in coursework.

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TEST BANK- ESSENTIALS OF
HUMAN ANATOMY AND
TH
PHYSIOLOGY 10 EDITION
BYMARIEB.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) A section that divides the body on the longitudinal plane into equal right and left parts is called: 1)
A) median (midsagittal)
B) oblique
C) transverse
D) frontal
E) coronal

2) Which of the following is the correct sequence, going from simplest to most complex, inthe 2)
levels of structural organization of the human body:
A) chemical level, tissue level, cellular level, organ system level, organ level, organismallevel
B) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ system level, organismal level, organlevel
C) chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismallevel
D) cellular level, chemical level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismallevel
E) cellular level, tissue level, chemical level, organ level, organ system level, organismallevel




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3) Which of these regions are associated with the parts of the arm: 3)
A) femoral, popliteal, patellar
B) brachial, antecubital, carpal
C) nasal, oral, occipital
D) pelvic, pubic, inguinal
E) acromial, sacral, gluteal

4) The muscular system consists of the: 4)
A) muscles in the walls of hollow organs
B) muscles of the heart and those in the walls of the hollow organs
C) skeletal muscles
D) skeletal muscles and the muscles of the heart
E) muscles of the heart

5) The lymphatic system: 5)
A) synthesizes vitamin D
B) responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands
C) secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrientuse
(metabolism) by body cells
D) picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood
E) produces heat

6) Which system covers the external surface of the body and manufactures vitamin D: 6)
A) endocrine system
B) skeletal system
C) nervous system
D) integumentary system
E) lymphatic system

7) Which of these regions are NOT associated with the ventral (anterior) portion of the head: 7)
A) oral B) orbital C) buccal D) nasal E) occiptal

8) Which of the following systems is matched most accurately to the life function it provides: 8)
A) respiratory system - digestion
B) nervous system - excretion
C) muscular system - maintaining boundaries
D) integumentary system - movement
E) nervous system - responsiveness

9) Which of the following elements of a control system detects a change: 9)
A) receptor
B) control center
C) effector
D) stimulus
E) efferent pathway



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10) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the location of the spleen and stomach: 10)
A) both of these organs are located medially
B) both of these organs are located in the left upper quadrant
C) the spleen is located in the left upper quadrant and the stomach is located in theright
upper quadrant
D) both of these organs are located in the right upper quadrant
E) the spleen is located in the right upper quadrant and the stomach is located in theleft
upper quadrant

11) Which of these is NOT a survival need: 11)
A) oxygen
B) water
C) reproduction
D) body temperature
E) nutrients

12) Which of the following is the correct order of elements in a control system: 12)
A) receptor, stimulus, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
B) stimulus, receptor, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response
C) receptor, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, effector, response
D) stimulus, receptor, afferent pathway, control center, efferent pathway, effector, response
E) effector, stimulus, efferent pathway, control center, afferent pathway, receptor, response

13) Which of the following activities does not represent an anatomical study: 13)
A) viewing muscle tissue through a microscope
B) studying how the nerves conduct electrical impulses
C) observing the parts of a reproducing cell
D) examining the surface of a bone
E) making a section through the heart to observe its interior

14) The dorsal body cavity houses the: 14)
A) heart and lungs
B) spinal cord and brain
C) tongue
D) urinary and reproductive organs
E) digestive and reproductive organs

15) The stomach, liver, intestines, bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs are housed in the: 15)
A) abdominopelvic cavity
B) dorsal cavity
C) spinal cavity
D) cranial cavity
E) thoracic cavity

16) Which of the following is NOT a necessary life function: 16)




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