Test Bank For
Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition by Cinnamon VanPutte (Author), Jennifer Regan
(Author), Andrew F. Russo (Author), Rod R. Seeley (Author)
Chapter 1-29
Chapter 1 The Human Organism
1) Which technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?
A) Digital subtraction angiography
B) Magnetic resonance imaging
C) Dynamic spatial reconstruction
D) Positron emission tomography
2) True or False? A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.
3) Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of
A) electrons in a magnetic field.
B) carbons in a magnetic field.
C) protons in a magnetic field.
D) cells in a magnetic field.
4) The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called
________.
A) MRI
B) PET
C) DSA
D) DSR
5) An anatomical image created from sound waves is a/an ________.
A) radiograph
B) CT scan
C) MRI
D) sonogram
6) A major limitation of radiographs is that they
A) can only visualize bone.
B) give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body.
C) are old technology that do not give good results.
D) have very few applications.
7) The study of the body's organization by areas is ________.
A) systemic anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
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,E) surface anatomy
8) The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is ________.
A) systemic anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
9) The study of tissues is ________.
A) cytology
B) histology
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
10) Anatomy is
A) the study of function.
B) a branch of physiology.
C) the study of structure.
D) the study of living organisms.
E) the study of homeostasis.
11) The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is ________.
A) cytology
B) histology
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
12) Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the
following disciplines?
A) Histology
B) Physiology
C) Gross anatomy
D) Radiology
E) Regional anatomy
13) Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?
A) Regional
B) Developmental
C) Systemic
D) Histology
E) Surface anatomy
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,14) An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the
function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a/an ________.
A) neurologist
B) anatomist
C) engineer
D) physiologist
E) histologist
15) An organelle is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
16) An organ is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of molecules with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
17) A cell is
A) a small structure within a molecule.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of atoms with similar structure and function.
18) A tissue is a
A) structure contained within a cell.
B) lower level of organization than a cell.
C) group of organs that performs specific functions.
D) group of cells with similar structure and function.
E) structure that contains a group of organs.
19) An organ system is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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, 20) Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients
throughout the body?
A) Nervous
B) Cardiovascular
C) Urinary
D) Lymphatic
E) Respiratory
21) Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?
A) Cardiovascular
B) Skeletal
C) Digestive
D) Nervous
E) Endocrine
22) Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?
A) Muscular
B) Nervous
C) Cardiovascular
D) Skeletal
E) Lymphatic
23) The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the ________ system.
A) endocrine
B) cardiovascular
C) skeletal
D) respiratory
E) digestive
24) The integumentary system
A) regulates body temperature.
B) breaks down food into small particles for absorption.
C) controls intellectual functions.
D) produces body movements.
E) coordinates and integrates body function.
25) Which system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion
balance, and water balance?
A) Respiratory
B) Lymphatic
C) Cardiovascular
D) Immune
E) Urinary
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Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition by Cinnamon VanPutte (Author), Jennifer Regan
(Author), Andrew F. Russo (Author), Rod R. Seeley (Author)
Chapter 1-29
Chapter 1 The Human Organism
1) Which technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels?
A) Digital subtraction angiography
B) Magnetic resonance imaging
C) Dynamic spatial reconstruction
D) Positron emission tomography
2) True or False? A CT scan allows for a three-dimensional image to be generated.
3) Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of
A) electrons in a magnetic field.
B) carbons in a magnetic field.
C) protons in a magnetic field.
D) cells in a magnetic field.
4) The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called
________.
A) MRI
B) PET
C) DSA
D) DSR
5) An anatomical image created from sound waves is a/an ________.
A) radiograph
B) CT scan
C) MRI
D) sonogram
6) A major limitation of radiographs is that they
A) can only visualize bone.
B) give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body.
C) are old technology that do not give good results.
D) have very few applications.
7) The study of the body's organization by areas is ________.
A) systemic anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
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,E) surface anatomy
8) The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is ________.
A) systemic anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
9) The study of tissues is ________.
A) cytology
B) histology
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
10) Anatomy is
A) the study of function.
B) a branch of physiology.
C) the study of structure.
D) the study of living organisms.
E) the study of homeostasis.
11) The study of the structural features and functions of the cell is ________.
A) cytology
B) histology
C) molecular biology
D) microbiology
E) surface anatomy
12) Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the
following disciplines?
A) Histology
B) Physiology
C) Gross anatomy
D) Radiology
E) Regional anatomy
13) Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?
A) Regional
B) Developmental
C) Systemic
D) Histology
E) Surface anatomy
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,14) An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the
function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a/an ________.
A) neurologist
B) anatomist
C) engineer
D) physiologist
E) histologist
15) An organelle is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
16) An organ is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of molecules with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
17) A cell is
A) a small structure within a molecule.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of atoms with similar structure and function.
18) A tissue is a
A) structure contained within a cell.
B) lower level of organization than a cell.
C) group of organs that performs specific functions.
D) group of cells with similar structure and function.
E) structure that contains a group of organs.
19) An organ system is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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, 20) Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients
throughout the body?
A) Nervous
B) Cardiovascular
C) Urinary
D) Lymphatic
E) Respiratory
21) Which organ system is the location of blood cell production?
A) Cardiovascular
B) Skeletal
C) Digestive
D) Nervous
E) Endocrine
22) Which body system would be affected by degeneration of cartilage in joints?
A) Muscular
B) Nervous
C) Cardiovascular
D) Skeletal
E) Lymphatic
23) The gallbladder, liver, and stomach are all part of the ________ system.
A) endocrine
B) cardiovascular
C) skeletal
D) respiratory
E) digestive
24) The integumentary system
A) regulates body temperature.
B) breaks down food into small particles for absorption.
C) controls intellectual functions.
D) produces body movements.
E) coordinates and integrates body function.
25) Which system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion
balance, and water balance?
A) Respiratory
B) Lymphatic
C) Cardiovascular
D) Immune
E) Urinary
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