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TEST BANK FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 12th EDITION
BY MARTINI

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) embryology.
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D) physiology.
E) anatomy.
Answer: A Diff:
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2) The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
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D) regional
E) surgical
Answer: B
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3) The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called anatomy.
A) surface
B) regional
C) surgical
D) pathological
E) radiographic
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Answer: B
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4) Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) microscopic
D) pathological
E) regional
Answer: D Diff:
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5) The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of the liver cell is to
A) physiology.
B) regional anatomy.



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C) cytology.
D) systemic anatomy.
E) radiographic anatomy.
Answer: C

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6) The study of the first two months of development is termed
A) histology.
B) embryology.
C) cytology.
D) pathology.
E) organology.
Answer: B
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7) The study of the function of specific organ systems is called
A) systemic physiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) cell physiology.
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D) pathological physiology.
E) histology.
Answer: A Diff:
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8) Cardiovascular physiology is an example of
A) histophysiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) systemic physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) physiological chemistry.
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Answer: C
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9) Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST?
A) cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
B) molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
C) tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
D) organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
E) organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
Answer: E
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10) Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
A) integumentary
B) muscular
C) skeletal
D) nervous
E) endocrine
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,11) Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
A) cardiovascular
B) digestive
C) muscular
D) respiratory
E) urinary
Answer: A
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12) Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?
A) digestive
B) endocrine
C) nervous
D) cardiovascular
E) lymphatic
Answer: E Diff:
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13) The kidneys and ureters are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) digestive
C) respiratory
D) urinary
E) lymphatic
Answer: D Diff:
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14) The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) cardiovascular
C) respiratory
D) lymphatic
E) digestive
Answer: A Diff:
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15) Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?
A) cardiovascular
B) lymphatic
C) respiratory
D) digestive
E) endocrine
Answer: C
Answer: C
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, 16) Lungs are to the respiratory system as the liver is to the system.
A) lymphatic
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) cardiovascular
E) both B and D
Answer: C
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17) Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) both A and B
Answer: C
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18) The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed
A) positive feedback.
B) homeostasis.
C) negative feedback.
D) effector control.
E) integration.
Answer: B
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19) When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body
temperature. This is an example of
A) negative feedback.
B) positive feedback.
C) nonhomeostatic regulation.
D) diagnostic regulation.
E) fever.
Answer: A
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20) In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except
A) helps to maintain homeostasis.
B) responds rapidly to change.
C) directs long-term responses to change.
D) directs very specific responses.
E) both B and D
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