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Complete Exam Review Test Bank for Human Body in Health and Illness (8th Edition): Verified Questions and Answers Covering Chapters 1–27

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This document provides a complete test bank for The Human Body in Health and Illness (8th Edition) by Barbara Herlihy, covering all Chapters 1–27. It features a wide range of multiple-choice questions with carefully verified answers that focus on essential topics such as anatomy, physiology, basic chemistry, cellular biology, and other core concepts that form the foundation of health science education. Designed to support students during exam preparation and study review, the material helps reinforce understanding of important medical terms, body systems, and fundamental principles commonly taught in healthcare and medical-related courses.

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TEST BANK- The Human Body in Health and Illness
8th Edition by Barbara Herlihy
Chapters Fully Covered 1-27| Verified Q&As for
Exam Preparations




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, Chapter 01: Introduction to the Human Body

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions?

a. Anatomy

b. Histology

c. Pathology

d. Physiology

CORRECT ANSWER: D



2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect”?

a. Anatomy

b. Histology

c. Pathology

d. Physiology

CORRECT ANSWER: A



3. Which of the following is a higher order of organization?

a. Molecule

b. Cell

c. Organ

d. Tissue

CORRECT ANSWER: C



4. The head is located to the chest.

a. anterior

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,CORRECT ANSWER: D



5. The foot is located to the leg.

a. proximal

b. superior

c. superficial

d. distal

CORRECT ANSWER: D



6. The leg is to the thigh.

a. distal

b. proximal

c. superior

d. deep

CORRECT ANSWER: A



7. The thigh is to the foot.

a. distal

b. proximal

c. inferior

d. deep

CORRECT ANSWER: B




8. The thoracic cavity is to the abdominopelvic cavity.

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, d. superior

CORRECT ANSWER: D



9. The kneecap is located distal to the

a. leg.

b. thigh.

c. foot.

d. toes.

CORRECT ANSWER: B



10. Which organ is located in both the ventral and thoracic cavities?

a. Stomach

b. Liver

c. Lung

d. Spinal cord

CORRECT ANSWER: C



11. Which organ is located in the ventral cavity but not in the thoracic cavity?

a. Lung

b. Heart

c. Liver

d. Brain

CORRECT ANSWER: C



12. Which organ is located in the dorsal cavity?

a. Liver
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