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Master anatomy and physiology concepts with this comprehensive study guide and original practice question resource based on The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition by Kevin T. Patton. This all-chapter review simplifies complex body systems into clear explanations, high-yield notes, and exam-style practice questions with detailed rationales, helping students build strong foundational knowledge in health science. Topics Covered: Organization of the human body Chemistry and cells Tissues and membranes Integumentary system Skeletal and muscular systems Nervous system and sensory organs Endocrine system Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems Respiratory system Digestive system and metabolism Urinary system and fluid balance Reproductive systems Disease processes and homeostasis Chapter summaries Practice questions with answers Detailed explanations Clear system-by-system comparisons Designed for exam success and retention Ideal for allied health, pre-nursing, and health science students preparing for quizzes, midterms, and finals.

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Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
Patton: The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting
up”?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy

ANS D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
WER:
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction

2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
WER:
REF: p. 3 TOP: Introduction

3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
WER:
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction

4. Cells
a. are more complex than tissues.
b. are the first level of organization in the body.
c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
d. both B and C.
ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization

5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
a. molecule.
b. organ.
c. tissue.
d. organism.
ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels of organization

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6. The heart is an example of a(n)
a. organ.
b. tissue.
c. organism.
d. system.
ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization

7. The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
a. cell chemical organ tissue system.
b. tissue cell chemical organ system.
c. chemical tissue cell organ system.
d. chemical cell tissue organ system.
ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 5 TOP: Structural levels of organization

8. When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in what
position?
a. Supine
b. Anatomical
c. Lateral
d. Prone
ANSWER: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

9. The supine position
a. describes the body lying face up.
b. is also called anatomical position.
c. describes the body lying face down.
d. both A and B.
ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

10. The prone position
a. describes the body lying face up.
b. is also called the anatomical position.
c. describes the body lying face down.
d. both B and C.
ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

11. Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term
a. inferior.
b. posterior.
c. anterior.
d. distal.

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ANSWER: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical direction

12. The opposite term for posterior in humans is
a. superior.
b. anterior.
c. ventral.
d. both B and C.
ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 7
TOP: Anatomical direction

13. The opposite term for superficial is
a. deep.
b. inferior.
c. posterior.
d. medial.
ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical direction

14. The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a section.
a. frontal
b. sagittal
c. coronal
d. transverse
ANSWER: B PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 9
TOP: Planes or body sections

15. The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a section.
a. frontal
b. sagittal
c. midsagittal
d. transverse
ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 9
TOP: Planes or body sections

16. A section that divides the body into mirror images is a section.
a. frontal
b. coronal
c. midsagittal
d. transverse
ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 9
TOP: Planes or body sections

17. The two major body cavities are called
a. thoracic and abdominal.
b. thoracic and pelv

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